A Short Dialogue About a Long Book

A Short Dialogue About a Long Book

Tweedle Dee exits the bathroom, A Tale of Two Cities in hand.

TWEEDLE DEE: I can’t believe I waited so long to read this. It’s sooo good.

TWEEDLE DUM: Dickens?

TWEEDLE DEE: Yeah. I just finished it. Sydney Carton is the best! He gave up his life for Darnay.

TWEEDLE DUM: Oh, yes. Sydney Carton. He became a big hero, and children all over the world wore his portrait around their necks. It was the first time a Carton appeared on the backs of children.

TWEEDLE DEE: …

Tweedle Dum smirks.

TWEEDLE DEE: That’s not very nice. Here you are making jokes, and I was so moved by the ending.

TWEEDLE DUM: I know. I heard you “moving” in the bathroom.

Tweedle Dee groans and buries face in both hands.

Exit stage left.

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5 thoughts on “A Short Dialogue About a Long Book

  1. "Tweedle Dee groans and buries face in both hands."

    Groaners indeed! Are you sure it’s not spelled TWEEDLE DoH!@#

  2. Minnie: Not saying. The names have been changed to protect the innocent.

    Parl: The Tweedles are actually a trio, and Tweedle Doh is the third.

    Nikki: It’s slow-going. I recommend constipation or lots of fiber for reading.

    Jim: I wonder now if I should have worked in a catchy football cheer.

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