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…
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