At the Stewarts' home in Riverdale that evening. Philip is on the phone with one of his patients. Philip:And give her a teaspoon 1 of the medicine after every meal. Don't worry. She'll be fine. You're welcome. Good-bye. Ellen:[She enters.]How are you? Philip:I'm tired and hungry. Ellen:Well, Marilyn and Richard called. They'll be here soon, and then we'll eat. Philip:All right. Is … is Susan coming? Ellen:Well, she'll be here later. She has to work late tonight. Philip:And what's Robbie cooking for dinner? Ellen:It's a surprise. Philip:I hope it's pasta 2. Later that evening. Philip, Ellen, Richard, Marilyn, Susan, and Robbie are in the Stewarts' kitchen. Philip:Robbie, the dinner was terrific. Susan:Yes, it was delicious. Marilyn:What's for dessert 3? Robbie:Oh, I forgot dessert. Philip; Robbie ! Ellen:Don't worry. We've got 4 lots of ice cream 5. [She goes to the refrigerator.] Richard:Oh, I'd love some ice cream. Ellen:Well, there's chocolate and coffee and a little vanilla 6. Robbie:I'll have vanilla. Is that all right with everyone? Philip:I'll have chocolate. Marilyn:Me, too.7 Richard:Uh , one scoop 8 of coffee and one scoop of chocolate for me. Ellen:Robbie, will you help me serve 9? [Robbie gets up to help . Richard brings the ice-cream dishes to Ellen.] Richard:I keep thinking about that bag of film. Eight rolls. A whole day's work. And good stuff 10, too. Ellen:Don't worry, Richard. Someone will find it. [The doorbell rings.] Robbie:I'll get it. 11[ He opens the door. Alexandra isstanding there. She is holding Richard's bagof film.]Hello. Alexandra:Hello. Does Richard Stewart live here? Robbie:Yes, he's my brother. I'm Robbie.… RobbieStewart. Alexandra:I'm Alexandra Pappas. How do you do?12Your brother left his bag of film on theferryboat. I found it. Robbie:I'm really glad to see you. I mean … mybrother'll be really glad to see you! Ellen:[Calling ] Robbie ! Who is it? Robbie:It's Richard's film! I mean, AlexandraPappas. [to Alexandra] Come in, please. Richard:Alexandra! Alexandra:Hello, Richard. I found your bag! Richard:Oh, thank you! Thank you! Um…Alexandra, let me introduce you. This is 13 mywife Marilyn. Alexandra:Richard showed me your photo. How do youdo? Marilyn:Oh yes. Richard told us all about you. It'snice to meet you. 14 Richard:And this is my mother, Ellen Stewart. Alexandra:How do you do? Richard:And my father, Dr. Philip Stewart. Philip:Nice to meet you, 15 Alexandra. Richard:And.… ah … you met Robbie. Alexandra:Yes. And you must be Susan. Hi. Susan:Hi. Welcome. Richard:I'm so glad you found the bag and took thetime and trouble to return it. 16 Alexandra:Oh, it was no trouble. I just took the wrongtrain.17 Ellen:Would you like something to eat? Alexandra:Thank you, no. I'm late for dinner at myhouse.18 I really have to go. 19 Richard:Would you like to call home 20? Alexandra:I'd appreciate that. 21 Ellen:Please, use the phone. Alexandra:Thanks. Excuse me. 22 Richard:[ to Robbie ] Alexandra's a high-school exchange student from Greece. Robbie:Where does she live? Richard:With a family in the Bronx. Robbie:Oh, that's not too far from here! Richard:Take it easy, 23 Robbie. Alexandra:Thank you. I can only stay a few minutes. Ellen:Have some iced tea. Alexandra:Thanks, Mrs. Stewart. Robbie:Please sit down, Alexandra. Philip:So, you're an exchange student. Where doyou go to school? 24 Alexandra:At the Bronx High School of Science. Philip:Oh, that's a very good school. What are yourfavorite subjects?25 Alexandra:Biology and mathematics. 26 Richard tells meyou're a doctor. Philip:Yes, a pediatrician 27. And what does yourfather do 28? Alexandra:He's a lawyer, in Thessaloniki. Robbie:Would you like some pasta? I made it myself.It might be a little cold. Alexandra:Thanks, no. I do 29 have to go. It was nicemeeting you all. 30 Marilyn:Well, maybe you'll come for lunch someSunday,31 so we can really thank you forbringing Richard's bag back. Alexandra:Maybe. Ellen:You're welcome anytime. 32[She and Richardwalk with Alexandra to the front door.] Philip:Good-bye. Richard:Can I drive you home? 33 Alexandra:No, thanks. The train is just up the street. 34It won't take me long at all. 35 Richard:Well, you really saved the day for me, 36Alexandra. Alexandra:Bye. Richard:Bye-bye. Ellen:Good night. 37 [ Alexandra leaves.] Philip:She's a smart young lady, and very nice. Robbie:Very! [He sees Alexandra's bag on the chair. ]Hey, she forgot her bag! Ellen:I guess we'll be seeing Alexandra again.Right, Robbie? |