The three characters in this sketch are children, but with many adult sensibilities. This piece is really a comic strip brought to life.

Marsha: [Enters with Billy] How do you like my new clothes, Billy?

Billy: Oh, they’re very nice, Marsha.

Marsha: Very nice! What kind of compliment is that! They’re beautiful.

Billy: [Cowering] They’re beautiful ...

Marsha: They’re gorgeous!

Billy: They’re gorgeous ...

Marsha: I had to save for a whole year.

Billy: You had to save for a whole year ...

Marsha: [Glowers at him]

Billy: [Shrugs]

Marsha: I scrimped and saved; I sacrificed for a whole year; I denied myself, so I could look beautiful, attractive, sexy! And all you can say is that they’re nice!

Billy: [A s…