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Script
Audition Central: Oliver! JR.
Script: Mrs. Sowerberry
SIDE
MR. SOWERBERRY
If you don't mind! Cash upon liking, Mr. Bumble! Cash upon liking!
(calls off to MRS. SOWERBERRY)
Mrs. Sowerberry!
(MRS. SOWERBERRY enters.)
MRS. SOWERBERRY
What is it you want? What is it? Oh, Mr. Bumble!
MR. SOWERBERRY
My dear, I have told Mr. Bumble that we may consider taking in this boy to help in the shop.
MRS. SOWERBERRY
Dear me! He's very small.
(OLIVER goes onto tip-toe.)
MR. BUMBLE
Yes, he is rather small - there's no denying it. But he'll grow, Mrs. Sowerberry - he'll grow.
(MRS. SOWERBERRY examines OLIVER doubtfully.)
MRS. SOWERBERRY
I dare say he will, on our vittles and our drink. They're a waste of time, these workhouse boys. They always cost more to keep than what they're worth. What's your name, boy?
OLIVER
Oliver. Oliver Twist, ma'am.
MRS. SOWERBERRY
An orphan then, Mr. Bumble?
MR. BUMBLE
Indeed Mrs. Sowerberry. The child's mother came to us destitute... brings the child into the world... takes one look at him... and promptly dies without leaving so much as a forwarding name and address.
MRS. SOWERBERRY
Very well then, junior coffin-follower... that's your job... have you eaten yet?
END