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The Big Idea – Act 3

meat or a piece of fruit beginning to ferment, and after a while
realized that your breath was not, well, how can I put it?—not as
fresh or sweet as it usually is.

RIVAL 2: Huh?

ENTREPRENEUR: To be perfectly frank, haven’t you ever wished
there were a way to alter your smell? I mean, in a way that was
attractive to the opposite sex? Well, thanks to my botanical discovery,
it is now possible to do just that! A handful of my magical mint
leaves, chewed after meals, will completely change your social life, my
friend. Those girls that were snubbing you will soon come running,
and—

RIVAL 2: You saying I stink?

ENTREPRENEUR: Ah, no, not you specifically; that is, I’m
speaking of a condition common to us all, even myself—ha-ha!

RIVAL 2: That’s right: you stink.

ENTREPRENEUR: Now, please don’t misunderstand me: what I
have to offer you cannot be easily found, but I am ready to provide
you, as an introductory offer, a six-week supply for only ten
coconuts.

RIVAL 2: What! First you say I stink, then you try to rob me! (looks
at RIVAL 1, who nods) I’ve had enough of your crazy talk! (grabs
bag and slings it off stage left)

ENTREPRENEUR: No! No! Don’t do that! It took me all day to
pick those leaves! (runs off to left)

RIVAL 2: (strolls to left side) There he goes, boss. Oops. He fell
right on top of the bag, but they’re both rolling down into the river.
Hee-hee-hee!

RIVAL 1: Good riddance. Those women are coming, and I didn’t
want him hanging around to create a distraction.

(WOMEN enter from right)

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