A Mini-Play: The Devil Says ...

3-Act Play in 12 Lines

Jack: “Have you ever wrestled with your conscience, Jill?”

Jill: “Of course, everyone has. Why?”

Jack: “I found six $100 bills in the cash take-out slot of my bank’s ATM yesterday.”

Jill: “Whoa! What did you do?”

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Jack: “I stood there, staring at it, while the devil in me debated the angel in me.”

Jill: “Kinda like in the cartoons, huh? One on each shoulder.”

Jack: “Yeah, kinda. The Angel said, ‘Hurry outside and return it to the lady who just left,’ and the Devil said,‘Stay put Jackie boy. It’s on her to come back for it, not on you to chase her.’”

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Jill: She leans forward. “What did you do?”

Jack: I chased her, feeling like quite the lad, and got myself a mediocre ‘thank you.’”

Jill: “Bummer. But, I’m proud of you! You know you did the right thing, right?”

Jack: He sighs: “I’ll let you know, pal. My demons and angels are still arguing it.”

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