"There were a bunch of dogs hanging around in the front garden, no idea why. If it happens again, I’ll have to complain to the city"

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ron tries to sneak into the house, while simultaneously closing the front door on the dogs following him. He shuts the door almost on a poodle’s nose, and heaves a sigh of relief — only to find himself face-to-face with his irate mother.

Characters:

• ARON, a slow-moving fellow who likes to take life easy
• BORUCH, trying to cope with a big sister who always knows better
• NOSON, clever and articulate, often talks in italics to make a point
• GERSHON, creative, and quick to think of new ideas

Scene 5

ARON’S MOTHER: Aha! Just the person I’m looking for. Do you know anything about a spilled jug of gravy on the kitchen counter?

ARON: A spilled jug? [He plays for time — then light dawns.] Oh my, that brown stuff was gravy! And it splashed on my shoes. No wonder those dogs were all over me….

ARON’S MOTHER: Dogs? What dogs? [She stops short.] And what’s that noise outside?

ARON [looking uncomfortable]: Er… what noise do you mean?

ARON’S MOTHER: Can’t you hear it? Something’s scratching at the door. I’m going to check it out.

ARON: Yikes! Um… it’s probably just the wind blowing or something.

[Loud barking is heard]

ARON’S MOTHER: And what’s that?

ARON [looking desperate]: Um… maybe a bee buzzing very loudly?

[ARON’s father’s car pulls up just then. They hear the car door slamming shut and his footsteps coming closer — then stopping.]

ARON’S FATHER: What the — Scat! Get out, you vile creatures! Go! Whew. Good riddance!

[ARON’S FATHER enters the house.] There were a bunch of dogs hanging around in the front garden, no idea why. If it happens again, I’ll have to complain to the city.