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AmLit Spring 2007

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grows frantic. He shouts at the top of his lungs and pushes people away from him.) Stay away! Some guy’s going to die if you don’t listen to me and...

(A car suddenly rams into Hugh, killing him instantly. Blood flies, hitting everywhere except where the homeless woman stands. His briefcase hits the wall inches away from where she is. Coffee hits the face of one spectator, making her scream and claw at her face. The homeless woman shifts her feet and looks down at the sidewalk.) HOMELESS WOMAN: Sidewalks are always so dirty. Very dirty. (Looks at her feet) This spot is clean, right where I’m standing. My feet are sore but at least they’re clean. It’s too hard finding just the right spot but they like to follow me so I’m never dirty. I hate looking at dirty sidewalks, though. They’re disgusting. I never wanted...

FRANCISCA

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ALBERTO HALPERN

(She walks away from the scene, muttering to herself.)


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