May 17, 2012

The scene: A playground. The characters: Georgie, age 3; Maddy, age 5; Jack, age 3, her brother; Francesca, their mother; Sabine, 4, Maddy's best friend. [Georgie grabs Maddy's dress, stretching it and constricting her neck.] MADDY: Ouch! JACK: Don't hurt her! [Maddy moves to hit Georgie.] FRANCESCA: Maddy, use your words! MADDY: Stop! [Georgie keeps pulling on the dress, stretching it further.] SABINE: THAT'S A NEW DRESS!!