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Submitted to Contest #257
The Gift (CHARLOTTE, 34 years old, is a white, middle-class woman. She is lying on her sofa, watching the TV in her pajamas with her hair in a messy bun. JAMES, 38 years old, is her husband. He is wearing a suit and has luggage with him.) JAMESI should go now. CHARLOTTE (without looking up)Go, where? I already bought groceries yesterday. JAMESHuh? No I— CHARLOTTE I dressed comfortably and wore no makeup because I didn’t think I’ll see anyone I know. But guess what. I ran into Bernice! I was so embarr...
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