| Joseph Sample 2: Simeon leads the negotiations with the Ishmaelites. |
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SIMEON You're missing the sale of the century here, only 30 shekels for the best slave you're ever likely to have. ISH 2 It's still a bit steep, 30 shekels. ISH 3 We dont usually go above 20. ISH 4 And that's for the really good ones. ISH 5 Ones that haven't been knocked senseless ISH 4 .. and left in a pit to die. ISACHAR All right, he may be slightly damaged, I'll give you that. ISH 1 I mean, it's not as if we can bring him back if he breaks, is it? ISH 5 And get a full refund. ISH 2 No questions asked ISH 3 No quibble guarantee SIMEON Ok, ok, how much are you prepared to give for him? ISH 1 Let's see. How much have you got on you, Samson? ISH 2 (looks in pockets) 12p. BROS 12p??? ISH 1 What about you, Zebedee? ISH 3 I'm broke. I spent all my dosh on that authentic Egyptian rug in Cairo. ISH 2 The one with "Made in Taiwan" on the back? ISH 3 That's the one. ISH 1 Judas? ISH 4 I've got .. half a packet of Rolos. ISH 1 Do you think enough of this lot to give them your last Rolo? ISH 4 (looks closely) Definitely not! ISH 1 And I've got . a rusty knife and . a dead mouse. How did that get in there? SIMEON So what you're saying is that for this marvellous - ISACHAR If slightly shop soiled - SIMEON For this marvellous specimen, you're offering 12p, a rusty knife and a dead mouse?? ISH 1 Yep. SIMEON (after murmured conference) All right, it's a deal. |