Act IV
In the aisle of the train (3 actors)
A- Let me help you, madam.
B- Don’t worry, I can manage.
A- It’s no bother, I am glad I can help.
B- Thanks a lot. You are very kind. But I like doing things my way.
A: It’s a very big suitcase. I don’t think it can fit up there.
B- There is no room in the rack. It’s full.
A- Yes, it’s holiday time.
B- I’m not going on holiday. I’m travelling because of my dog.
A- What’s the matter with your dog?
B- She swallowed a small flute.
A- Is she seriously injured?
B- No, the problem is when she barks, she doesn’t howl but she whistles.
A- Sorry, I don’t want to be rude. But what happens to your dog…. I can’t help laughing.
B- What would you do if you swallow a flute?
A- I would sign up at the conservatory! Ja ja ja
B- It’s not funny.
A- Please don’t take offence.
B- Don’t be rude.
A- I’m so sorry, madam.
C- Excuse me, madam. Will you take long with your luggage? I need to go to the toilet.
B- Wait a minute, please. I need to put my suitcase away.
C: If you just put it aside, I’ll go past.
B: No way.
A: Sorry she’s a bit upset. Her dog has swallowed a flute.
C: What do I care?
B: Then I don’t care if you have to go to the toilet.
C: This is urgent.
B: My dog’s problem is urgent , too.
A- She can’t do anything until the train gets to the station.
B- Can you put my suitcase up there?
C- Can’t you see it doesn’t fit?
A- Let me give you some advice. Call a person on authority and tell him or her about the problem.
C- Yes, please, I need to go past.
A- Let me distract you so you don`t think about the toilet.
B- Can you keep quiet? I can’t concentrate on my suitcase?
C- It will not fit.
A- I agree. But looking at it from this perspective… I think it can fit.
C- No, it can’t .
A- If you try to fit this part first, it will.
C- Can’t you see it’s narrower on this side?
B- Both sides are the same.
A- Let me disagree with you, Madam. I’ll take out my measure tape.
C- It’s not necessary. It’s quite clear.
A- Let’s see. Please hold this end…
B- How big is it?
A- 33 centimetres.
C- Measure the suitcase, please.
A- 33 centimetres, too.
B- It should fit, then.
C- It’s barely enough but I need to go past.
B: It could fall on me.
C: I can’t hold it any longer. I’m bursting for a pee.
A: Wait a minute, if the gap and the suitcase measure equally, then, why doesn’t it fit?
B- It’s impossible. We have to find another solution.
C- Put your suitcase aside, please.
A- Let me ask you: What’s the matter?
C- I need to go to the toilet.
A- It’s that way.
C- I don’t believe it.
A- Well, what shall we do with the suitcase?
B- I don’t know.
A- Leave it in the aisle.
B- What if someone wants to go to the toilet?
A- Don’t worry, we remove the suitcase and let him through. Let me tell you something. It’s horrible to go to the toilet on a train. It moves so much, you know.