In a disappointed tone, Jimmy replied, "The paper's cut out expense accounts."

Lois was indignant, "They can't do that!"

"Just did. Memo says it's cost cutting due to lower circulation." His tone turned conspiratorial, "Perry thinks paid sick days are the next thing to go."

Lois reached into her bag and grabbed her camera. She turned it on and it whined at her. She checked the indicator and saw that there was no film. She muttered, "Drat!" She wasn't going to be getting any pictures of this rescue.

As Superman flew off, Linda looked around and spotted Lois heading for the doors, presumably to call in her story. Linda started walking back to the Star, pulled out her cell phone and hit a speed dial number. When it was answered she said, "Vicki. Grab a pencil and paper …" She dictated her story. She finished with, "Tell the lab I will have a roll of film that they will need to rush. I want this story in the evening edition."

Lois and Clark as well as the rest of the staff simply looked at each other and felt uncomfortable as Perry continued, "Oh, this is just great. I can see the next edition already. Under 'Today's Top News' we'll just print 'We haven't got a clue!' Just what in Sam Hill am I supposed to tell the Publisher if he calls?"

This week has been busy, but the least I can do is make a comment or two about The Rival.


Expense accounts gone? How is Lois going to pay for Bobby Bigmouth's information?

That's the only time I have ever read of Lois using a camera to record a story. Where's Jimmy when you need him? He would never run out of film.

You have to admit she is resourceful!

Vintage Perry. You gotta love him!