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[writing on her scroll] Got it. Cow and chicks…magic tricks…unlimited buffet. Incredible!
But how will you top that to keep people coming back?
David Copperfield. We're in negotiations.
Who?
He's a Shepherd from Jerusalem who makes elephants disappear.
Oooh! Ahhh!
Well, I'm actually here in Bethlehem because of the commotion due to the census. And
through my research, I interviewed some prophets, and it looks as if the long-awaited Messiah
might be born soon in Bethlehem.
In this little one-camel town? You can't be serious.
Oh, I'm as serious as Caesar and his census.
Hmmm…can you say that again, but faster?
Not gonna push my luck.
[hopefully] Yes, we've all heard the Messiah will come.
And some prophets have said he will come into the world as a baby.
[laughing] Ha, ha, ha! All this talk of a Messiah. You must get beyond such foolish notions.
It's not going to happen now or ever.
But what about the prophecies?
And the promises?
Forget it. That's poppycock and nonsense.
[still taking notes] How…How do you spell that?
Never mind. If you want to be a great reporter, Miss Annie Lamb, the first thing you must do
is to stick to the facts. And the facts in this case are bleak. I only dwell in hard evidence.
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