SCENE 3
(The storm still rages outside. As Sam retreats to her office to doze
at her desk with her head down, the factory workers excitedly
wheel in the covered "bicycle-generator" and gather around it.)
BOB: (yelling in the direction of Sam's office) Hey boss! I think we've
got an idea that might work. We're going to make our own
electricity!
(Bob whips off the blanket and reveals the "bicycle-generator."
Everyone cheers.)
HUMBUG: (to Bob) Shhhhh! Sam is taking a power nap. Needs all her
energy for the final push. Show me what you've done.
(Bob proceeds to get on the "bicycle-generator" and demonstrate
how it works as everyone watches excitedly. Eventually, some
additional hand items are also presented: an "egg beater"
generator and boxes with cranks. As the workers are occupied with
this activity, the focus shifts to Sam's office where she is startled
awake by a knock at the door. A figure in a robe with a hood enters
as Sam opens the door.)
SOUNDFX – "Knocking 1"
SAM: Ahhhh! Who are you? Have you come to tell me my fate, that
I'll be the only Ebeneezer to miss a deadline?
(The figure answers mysteriously from inside the hood.)
MARLO: I am here for you Samantha Ebenezer! I'm here to spin yarns!
SAM: Spin yarns? Are you a Visitor of Christmas Past here to weave
terrifying tales that are about to come true?
(Marlo pulls her hood down and shakes snow off her robe, which
is actually just an elaborate winter cape.)
MARLO: What are you talking about?
SAM: You said you're here to spin yarns … about my life?
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