(Mr and Mrs Evans are preparing to leave for Abuja while Mabel is sitting, watching her parents pack)
Mrs Evans: Toothbrush, check. Toothpaste,check. Slippers,check. Clothes,check. Phone,check. Bag,check. Shoes,check. Everything,check.
Mr Evans: Time to go. Alright,see you,Mabel. I'll miss you.
Mrs Evans: Darling,(referring to Mabel) we'll miss you.
Mabel: I'll miss you too,mum. And dad, I'll miss you. (she hugs them)Let me get my bags too,so you can drop me off at Uncle Jeffery's place.
Mr Evans: I'm waiting outside.(they go out while Mabel goes to take her bag)
Mabel: (outside) I'm back
Mr Evans: Thomas!Thomas!
Thomas: Yes,sir.
Mr Evans: We are ready to go out.
Mrs Evans: Douglas! Douglas!
Douglas: Yes,ma.
Mrs Evans: Open the gate.
Douglas: Ok,ma.(goes to open the gate)
Mr Evans: Thomas,start the car now. Mabel,sit in front while I and your mother will sit at the back.
Thomas: Ok,sir.(he starts the engine and drives out of the compound)
(Lights out)
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Mabel's Dilemma
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