The Blunt End

stage

Violet Oh dear, I knew this would happen.
Basil Llewellyn, sports teacher enters stage left dressed as Oberon. Basil is athletic and cheerful.
Basil Evening Violet.
Violet is surprised by his words and lets out a yelp, jumping round to face him.
Basil Steady there, Violet.
Violet Oh Basil. I didn't hear you come in. Oh dear.
Basil I know this costume is rather over the top but I don't look that scary.
Violet No, of course you don't. I'm sure you look quite fetching, really. I just thought we'd have more of an audience tonight. Parents, siblings, you know. Rosemary will be ever so bad tempered if we don't get sufficient bums on seats.
Basil Face it, Violet. Rosemary is always bad tempered. And the only reason she wants a good turn-out is so she can show off.
Violet Don't be like that, Basil. (Leaning closer) She might hear you.
Basil I don't care if she does hear me. And another thing-
Jessica and Robert Lavender enter stage left. Jessica is well dressed if rather fussy in her appearance, and in her thirties. Lagging behind, her son Robert is dressed in a shiny Puck outfit.
Jessica Now don't forget what I said, Robert.
Robert No, Mum.
Jessica You must do your very best. Do you hear me?
Robert Yes, Mum.
Jessica Speak up when you're on stage. Look out at the audience. Eyes and teeth.
Robert (sighing) Yes, Mum.
Jessica Now what did I just say?
Robert Eyes and teeth.
Jessica That's right. (She plants a kiss on his cheek then rubs off the lipstick with a tissue.) There.

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