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Father : I appreciate your advice… and good bye, it’s getting late. (the man

leaves the stage) Who’s going to ride the donkey?

Son : You father. I can walk.
appreciate : to value highly
(The man gets on the donkey and walks a disrespectful : rudeness
little. A woman carrying a basket enters approaches : to reach
the stage) impatient : eager
criticise : to find fault
Father : Good morning, Mrs Liz.

Mrs Liz : Good Morning (she stops and watches them). I know that this is none
of my business… but, why is this poor, little and sweet boy walking?
And why is this strong man riding the donkey?

Son : (thinking) Mrs Liz is right. Don’t you think so father?

Father : Ok, I’ll get off the donkey…and you get on.

(The man gets off the donkey and the boy gets on the donkey and
they walk a little. An old man enters the stage.)
Is it difficult to
Old Man : Good morning… (he stops and watches them)
please someone?
Father : Good morning…

Old Man : Oh my God! When I was young, these things never happened! Why is
a young and healthy boy riding the donkey and his poor father is
walking? This is so disrespectful ! Oh, my God!

(the old man leaves the stage whispering)

Father : What do you think about what the old man said?

Son : I think he’s right. It would be better if you too ride the donkey.

(the father gets on the donkey. Now, both are riding the donkey. A girl
enters the stage running)

Girl : (approaches the donkey) What a sweet donkey! What’s his name?

Son : His name is Snooky.

Girl : Oh, poor Snooky! Look at his tired face. Why are you both riding this
poor donkey. (she leaves the stage whispering) Poor donkey!

Father : (a little impatient ) And now, what are we going to do, my son?

Son : I think that the girl is right, father. Snooky looks tired, let’s carry the
donkey ourselves and nobody will criticise us.

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