The Shop on 17th (Shakespearean)

Act I

SCENE I. The local Dutch shop.

Enter Declan and McKenna, holding hands.

DECLAN

pray, often dost thee come here?

McKenna

Not hither often, yet I do come on the occasion. Since leaving my family, I often crave the flavors of mine heritage. But I have not means to bring me here, nor the courage to come alone.

DECLAN

Well perhaps arrangements could be made to allow you, for I have a car.

McKenna

I apricate that sentiment. How often hither do you come?

DECLAN

Often my family comes here without me, so while I need not the products on the shelves, I am empty of the experience. I very much enjoy thus the experience of arriving with you.

Perhaps, I can order us something for lunch. Can you be interested in a Saucijzenbroodje (Dutch sausage roll)? And what beverage is to your liking?

McKenna

Please, I am your most gracious guest. What you decide is wonderful.

DECLAN

Then it shall be so. Good sir, I would like to place an order!

Enter Evan

Evan

Yes sir, how best I serve?

Declan

I'd like two of your fine saucijzenbroodjes with two lattes with extra foam.

Evan

Seat yourselves and whence thy food is warmed and coffees closed, I shall find ye.

McKenna

Allow me to decide on our dining space. Shall we sit in that room over yonder?

Declan and McKenna sit at a table near the backdrop.

Evan walks behind the counter.

Enter Maria who is quickly followed by Steve.

Maria

Now, where did those two birds fly? I knowst my best friend by her shampoo, but amidst these wintery decor I seest not her nor he.

Steve

Maria.

Maria

I cannot believe we have lost them. This shop cannot be so large as to lose two people. How are we to watch their court if our search is in vain?

Steve

Maria,

Maria

Perhaps we should go back to Billy and tell him we could not find what we were looking for. We didst instruct him to remain in the carriage. Oh, let him never know why we came.

Steve

I believe, Maria, that those you are searching for are fairing in the dining room to the left. From this tree, there is a perfect view of them.

Maria

Steve, you are a genius! How could I not think of this myself? Let us stand here behind this tree so that we see but remain unseen.