10/22/12

How to Tempt Fate


How to Tempt Fate:  A Playlet, by Dianne de Mott


Characters:
  • Dianne — Middle-aged, middle-class homeowner
  • Casey — Old-aged, mixed-breed, medium-sized dog
  • Lucie — Young mixed-breed, leggy puppy

Setting:  Family/Dog room, with two large dog-crates, water bowl, various rugs and blankets strewn across the floor, dog toys in various states of chewedness, plus a couple of rocking chairs, a sofa, and a TV; the large entryway has a homemade screen across it to keep the dogs confined to the room.


DIANNE:  Can I trust you guys in here by yourselves for a few minutes?






2 comments:

Sandy H said...

Very entertaining. Mostly because I've lived that moment.

Peter said...

New puppy: Hey, is that some meat I smell on the table over there?

Casey: Huh?

New Puppy: Hey, if we charge this barrier together, we can bring it down! OK? All together now--

Casey: Huh? OK...