MRS. SHEPHERD: (waving her off) I didn't hate it. It was fine. Now, give me my
check.
SUSANNA:
And second, it's almost Christmas, so . . . I would like to buy
your dinner tonight!
MRS. SHEPHERD:
You? I don't need your charity. ( music begins
for "We All Need Christmas," p. 28) I have plenty of money.
SUSANNA:
I know you do, Mrs. Shepherd. But my friends gave me
a gift a little bit ago, and I told them I would spend it on
something special. And I've decided . . . that's you! So
tonight, your dinner is on me. Please stay as long as you
like. Merry Christmas!
(Mrs. Shepherd tries to object, but Susanna smiles, pats her
shoulder and walks away. Mrs. Shepherd sits, shocked. She
stays at her table, still grouchy, sipping her coffee. Susanna
finds her coat, takes the money she received from the carolers
out of her pocket and goes to the register to pay Mrs. Shepherd's
bill. Caroline and Susanna continue to serve guests during the
song. Out front, a shopper stops to show a friend a gift that
he/she bought for a loved one. Mr. Mattiello sets out a sign
that reads, "Free Mattiello's Merry Mochas Tonight!" A few
passersby put money in the bucket in front of the carolers. At
the end of the song, Dan enters the diner and approaches Mr.
Mattiello.)
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