The White Elephant 25: Brave
Ceilia: | Listen everyone. I've just heard on the radio, the police are looking for a criminal who was last seen in this area. We need to keep an eye out for him. |
Peter: | Oh no - you don't think he might come here do you? |
Gordon: | Oh yes, no doubt he'll have a three-course meal while he waits for the police to catch him. |
Mary: | Not if he's eating your cooking Gordon. Anyway Ceilia, what does he look like? |
Ceilia: | Well, the police say he's about Gordon's height, he's got a slightly reddish face and is wearing a silly hat ... |
Gordon: | Well, don't all look at me. |
Ceilia: | ... and he's got glasses and he also has a moustache. |
Gordon: | A moustache! Sounds like a proper criminal ... he no doubt slits the throats of his victims ... killed his mother ... and doesn't pay his taxes. When I see him I'll make sure he gets his comeuppance. |
Ceilia: | You're all mouth and no trousers Gordon. Anyway, everyone back to work and remember we need to keep an eye out for him. |
Mary: | Are you a bit nervous Gordon? |
Gordon: | No. I've had to deal with customers that are worse than criminals. |
Peter: | The ... the ... the man ... I think he's out there ... table 3. |
Mary: | OK, stay calm. Peter, go get Ceilia. Gordon ... go and see if he's out there. Come on - are you a man or a mouse? |
Gordon: | He might have a knife or a gun ... he could be dangerous ... |
Mary: | Come on ... what are you made of? I thought you were my knight in shining armour! |
Ceilia: | I'll see if it's him. False alarm! It's not him! |
Gordon: | Right, I'm going out there. How dare we have customers in here trying to look like dangerous criminals ... I was that close to handing him over to the police. |
Ceilia: | Don't bother. When did I say he was a dangerous criminal? The police are looking for a thief who was shoplifting. |
Mary: | Hmmm, I think it's safer if you stay in the kitchen Gordon! |
Ceilia: | Is that wise? It's his cooking that's criminal! |
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