Dialog from Episode 17, scene 6. Allison comes out of the botique carrying a Les Femmesbox. [Sandy is the brunette. Mildred is the blonde.] AM: Hello, Sandy, Mildred. S: Hi, Allison. M: Hello, Allison. S: [Giggling] I wonder if she knows. M: Looks what she's getting. Rodney is just like a yo-yo. He bounces from one girl to the next. S: I wouldn't mind him bouncing to me. [Inside the Book Gallery.] MM: I hope Bonnie likes this. Bye. Bye. [Allison rushes in the Book Gallery.] MM: Oh dear. AM: Oh, I'm sorry Mrs. Mitchell. MM: Oh, it's all right, Allison. Goodbye. AM: Goodbye. CM: Well, that was an exuberant entrance. You almost knocked her down. AM: Aren't you curious? CM: I know. You bought a new dress. And you spent all your allowance. AM: Every penny. But it was worth it. I even had to go into my savings. CM: Well, I imagine it was worth it. But, there are times when a girl needs something new. AM: She certainly does. Shall I try it on for you? CM: Here in the store? AM: I'm a very good quick change artist. Close your eyes and count to ten. [Allison removes the coat from the box and models it.] AM: This model is one of our most exclusive designs. We call it our Constance Mackenzie coat. The blue of the fabric is of a most delicate shade, and It is sure to be a pace setter for the fall season. AM: Oh, mother. You should see your face. CM: My daughter, the impulse buyer. AM: Well, one of us had to strike a blow for freedom. AM: Would madame like to try it on? [Constance dons the coat and goes to the mirror.] AM: Uh, huh. It is your coat. I can't explain it. CM: Oh, It's really quite extravagant. AM: It was selfish. AM: I thought it was about time something exciting happened to us. Don't you feel different? You look different. CM: Oh, younger, perhaps. AM: No. Not just younger. Maybe the way you used to look, before you had me. Sort of, I don't know, dreamy eyed. CM: Not that young. AM: Does it seem such a long time ago? CM: Well, the years have a way of slipping by. It's only the days that drag when you're grown up. Don't let it happened to you. AM: I'll never let it happen. [pause] AM: I'm sorry. I didn't mean that. [Comstance takes the coat off.] CM: I hoped you did. AM: Mother, let's do something special tonight, so you can wear your new coat. Maybe we could go to the Inn for dinner. And afterwards . . . [A customer comes in and Constance deals briefly with her.] CM: Oh, hello, Mrs. Sedly. [Allison tries on the coat and looks in the mirror.] AM: No. You are definately not Allison Mackenzie's coat. Maybe it's her hair. Stupid Allison in Wonderland hair. [The customer leaves and Constance bolts the door.] AM: Oh, you're locking up early. Then we are going out? CM: I have an appointment at the hair-dresser's. AM: Oh, and afterwards . . . CM: I have a date. I wish I had known. But, I could break it and we could go out. Just the two of us AM: Oh, no. Don't be silly. You've got a date and a brand new coat. And I think Dr. Rossi is very attractive, don't you. CM: Yes I do. AM: That's all that matters, isn't it? CM: Are you sure? AM: Absolutely. [The scene ends as Dr. Morton drives up outside.] Episode 17, scene 6 HOME