Duet Scene

Question 1

What a horrible man. I hope he trips himself

Answer 1

I don’t hope for that. If he does, he’ll come back and blame me. And then they really will take me to prison

Question 2

If he does, I’ll be a witness and call him a liar.

Answer 2

you’d speak out against the sheriff

Question 3

I would if I knew he was lying. Anyway, I should go. My sister is expecting me.

Answer 3

you have a sister

Question 4

yes. she raised me when our parents died in the war. now we work together

Answer 4

selling flowers…I’ve always wished for a sister

Question 5

is that why you look so sad? because you’re alone

Answer 5

I’m not alone. Not really. Maddox adopted me, and we keep each other company. I’m sad because Doc says I have to stay inside

Question 6

Oh. I’m sorry to hear that. Do you need to rest? Should I close this window a bit for you, or—?

Answer 6

No, thank you. It’s fine. It’s—all the others are shut, and I like to look out. I know what Doc says, but I could swear I feel better outside than in

Question 7

well, if the doctor doesn’t mind

Answer 7

he isn’t here

Question 8

and what he doesn’t know

Answer 8

Besides, I don’t even know if he’s a real doctor. He just reads a lot and sounds like he knows what he’s on about.

Question 9

I’m sorry you’re cooped up in there. Though I don’t think I would mind lying around all day. Even if was just once

Answer 9

What do you usually do all day?

Question 10

I run errands for my sister. Back and forth, delivering flowers. I need to take these back to her before they wilt.

Answer 10

How do they smell?

Question 11

I don’t know. I smell them all at once, and it gets overwhelming. But if you smell just one…

Answer 11

Oh that’s nice

Question 12

you keep it

Answer 12

but I don’t have any money

Question 13

Its all right. my sister won’t mind. she might not even notice

Answer 13

Someday, when I’m grown up and delivering mail for the Queen, I’ll find you and pay you back.

Question 14

will you

Answer 14

yes. I’ll cross the stream and-

Question 15

and?

Answer 15

huh?

Question 16

you’ll cross the stream and do what

Answer 16

I’m going to travel the world

Question 17

my sister says anyone who can get out of this place is lucky

Answer 17

I bet we could do it. We could travel together. Imagine the flowers you could bring back to your sister from the other side of the world.

Question 18

I have always wondered what life is like in other places

Answer 18

there’s only one way to find out

Question 19

what was your name

Answer 19

ash

Question 20

like the tree

Answer 20

yes. and yours

Question 21

sage

Answer 21

like the herb

Question 22

its nice to meet you

Answer 22

and you

Question 23

Look, I really do need to get these delivered…But why don’t I stop by on my way back tonight?

Answer 23

Would you do that? We could make our plan to travel the world.

Question 24

sure

Answer 24

we could be friends

Question 25

aren't we already

Answer 25

so you'll come back

Question 26

I said I would, didn't I

Answer 26

you won't forget about me?

Question 27

ash, the girl who wants to cross the stream and deliver letters for the queen. how could I forget that

Answer 27

You could

Question 28

I won't forget. Youll see