Christmas Musicals for Church
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SUSANNA: (spoken dry) Well, hello, Mrs. Shepherd! That's a beautiful scarf. Would you like some more coffee? MRS. SHEPHERD: No. SUSANNA: Alrighty. And how was everything? Did you enjoy your mostaccioli? MRS. SHEPHERD: I did not. SUSANNA: I'm so sorry. (picking up her empty plate and looking at it pointedly) I'm glad you were somehow able to . . . get it all down. MRS. SHEPHERD: The singing is too loud and (pointing up) that vent is blowing hot air directly on my head. (Mrs. Shepherd takes off her scarf and sets it on the seat next to her.) SUSANNA: Oh. I was hoping you would like the carolers. Can I bring you some tiramisu to make it up to you? MRS. SHEPHERD: No. I hate tiramisu. SUSANNA: You liked it last week. MRS. SHEPHERD: And this week, I don't. Are you planning to give me my check? (holding out her hand) SUSANNA: Yes, of course. (stalling) I mean, no, I can't give it to you yet. You sure you wouldn't like some tiramisu? MRS. SHEPHERD: Do I look sure? SUSANNA: Well, yes . . . yes, you do. Okay, I have your check right here. (She moves very slowly, finding the check in her apron pocket and handing it to Mrs. Shepherd. Mrs. Shepherd reaches for it. Susanna pulls it back.) Actually, on second thought . . . I'm sorry, but I can't let you pay for your dinner tonight. MRS. SHEPHERD: Oh, you can't? And why not? SUSANNA: First of all, you said you hated the mostaccioli. Which I would not tell Mr. Mattiello, by the way. He would be . . . deeply hurt. 26 For Preview Only