Grandpa, Malcolm Stewart, is in the living room of the Stewarts' home. He is waiting for his granddaughter Susan to come for dinner. |
Grandpa: |
Is that you, Susan? |
Susan: |
It's me, Grandpa. |
Grandpa: |
Am I glad to see you! |
Susan: |
And am I glad to see you! I am also glad to be here. |
Grandpa: |
How are things? |
Susan: |
I have been talking to a group of salesmen since ten this morning, and I'm real exhausted. |
Grandpa: |
Well, you look good. What's Harry doing tonight? |
Susan: |
He and Michelle are visiting relatives in New Jersey today. |
Grandpa: |
The rest of our family went to the movies. So it's just you and me, Susan. |
Susan: |
It's nice to be alone with you, Grandpa. We don't get to see enough of each other. |
Grandpa: |
Oh, I feel the same way, Susan. I miss seeing you. But to tell the truth, next time I'd like to go into the city and meet you there, instead of you coming here. |
Susan: |
You don't need to do that, Grandpa. |
Grandpa: |
Yeah, I do. I need to get out more. Well, I mean there's a lot to do around the house, and I love being here with the family, you know, but I'm restless. Since I retired, I've got extra time on my hands. |
Susan: |
I understand, Grandpa. |
Grandpa: |
I think you do. Frankly, I'd like to use my brain a little more. |
Susan: |
Grandpa, you have so much energy and so many years of experience. There are probably a lot of places for you to work. Particularly in the construction field. |
Grandpa: |
But at my age, I'm not looking for a full-time job. I'm retired. But I'm bored. |
Susan: |
Well, there must be something. Maybe I can help. |
Grandpa: |
Let's go into the kitchen, and maybe you can help me set the table. |
Susan: |
Sounds good to me. What are we having? |
Grandpa: |
I prepared lamb chops, mashed potatoes, and a tossed green salad to begin with. |
Susan: |
Grandpa, you are a terrific guy! [They hug.] |
A little later. Grandpa and Susan are eating dinner in the kitchen. |
Susan: |
You're still thinking about something to do, aren't you? A job of some kind. |
Grandpa: |
That's right. I've been thinking about it for weeks now. There must be some way to put my mind to good use. |
Susan: |
We'll find a solution. A positive solution to your finding a way to use that wonderful mind of yours. |