SCENE 7
(dry)
MR. MATTIELLO:
(to Lisa) I will tell you how often it snows outside
Mattiello's.
LISA:
How often?
MR. MATTIELLO: In Italia, we say, "As often as the Pope dies!"
(They all laugh. Dan and Alex enter the diner. Alex crosses
downstage to Mr. Mattiello)
MR. MATTIELLO:
And here's something else that happens as often as the Pope
dies.
ALEX:
I'm sorry I messed with your breakers, sir. I shouldn't have
done it.
MR. MATTIELLO:
I forgive you, and I will tell you how you can make it up to
me.
ALEX:
How?
MR. MATTIELLO: You can wash dishes! Mattiello's Marvelous Mostaccioli
tends to be a leeettle bit messy. The kitchen is that way.
(pointing)
CAROLINE:
(exasperated) Don't tell me he's going to work here.
ALEX:
Hey, that wouldn't be so bad.
DAN: I'll help you out, son. We'll wash dishes together.
ALEX: Thanks.
(Alex and Dan exit upstage)
SUSANNA:
(to Mrs. Shepherd) Mrs. Shepherd, do you believe me that I
didn't take your scarf?
MRS. SHEPHERD:
I do. I believe you. (pause) Tell me, why have you been
kind to this miserable woman?
SUSANNA:
Because, it's your birthday. And it's Christmas. But, more
than that, I think it's because we're a lot alike.
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