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ALL FOUR

KELLY RABIN GO AWAY!

KELLY

BENNY, I DON‘T NEED THIS! (beat)
WHY CAN‘T THEY BE… nice?

BENNY

Hold on. (To others) Listen to me.
I EXPECT YOU TO COOPERATE-
DON‘T MAKE ME SAY IT TWICE!
[Piano: moment]
IT‘S TIME TO GIVE THIS KID
THE RESPECT SHE‘S EARNED.

ALYSON
Please.

BENNY
SHE‘S BEEN OUT THERE IN THE REAL WORLD-

(Loud knocks are heard in rhythm at the door.)

BENNY
NOW WATCH. AND LEARN… (Reporter enters) Hello! You are…?

HARRIET
Harriet Richards. Here to take some pictures for the Times.

BENNY
(For kids‘ benefit) The Times!

HARRIET
Don't remember me, do you. Met the last night of your show.

BENNY
Ah.

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