The Boss' office. Large wooden desk, smaller typist's desk. THE BOSS is seated behind the large desk. On the desk in front of him is a large yellow plastic sack. His assistant JANICE enters through a side door. She sits behind the small desk and begins to paint her nails.

THE BOSS: (To the READER) There are one or two small things I would like to clear up before we proceed any further. If you're quiet they'll go quickly. If I'm disturbed we'll start again.

JANICE: May I go and get the ice cream?

THE BOSS: Yes, of course. Run along. (JANICE exits. To the READER) Now, where was I?

READER: If you're disturbed we'll start again.

THE BOSS (Shouts) Don't interrupt! (Pause) If I'm disturbed we'll start again. (THE BOSS produces a large book from a desk drawer and begins to read aloud. The READER clicks here).