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The Big Idea – Act 3

RIVAL 1:
But then you’re required
To obtain what’s desired.

ENTREPRENEUR: (hits self on head)
It looks like if I stayed,
My advantage would fade.

RIVAL 1:
Yes, you’d be pushed aside
No matter how you tried.

ENTREPRENEUR: You’ve given me an education, my friend, and
for that I am grateful. The Big Idea may not be for me! Still, I have
carried my sack all the way up here, so I may as well make the best of
it.

RIVAL 2: You mean you’re not leaving?

ENTREPRENEUR: Well, not immediately. Others will come here
today; whether they stay or not is up to them, of course. But I will
have another chance to interest them in my product here.

RIVAL 2: Oh, yeah? What’s in that sack, anyway?

ENTREPRENEUR: Hmm. This may interest you, my friend. A few
days ago I was trekking high in the mountains on a little-known trail
through some very strange-looking bushes. I’d never seen that
particular plant before, so I wondered what sort of properties it
might possess. Just as an indulgence of idle curiosity, you understand,
I happened to pick a few leaves as I walked along. They had a
pleasant smell, somewhat pungent and oily, but quite refreshing. On
a sudden inspiration I popped one into my mouth and—

RIVAL 2: Ah, cut the sales pitch, will you? Just tell me what’s in
there and what it’s good for.

ENTREPRENEUR: All right, all right, no need to be so hasty.
Now, first let me explain something—very briefly, of course. I’m sure
you’ve had the experience where you’ve eaten some slightly overripe

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