(Two old women are

minding a convenience store,

ONE across the room from

the other, sweeping. All of a sudden,

the lights flicker.)

TWO:

Did the lights just flicker?

ONE:

The lights just flickered!

TWO:

Think we'll lose power?

ONE:

Hope not.

TWO:

Me too. Where's the flashlight around here?

ONE:

I don't know. But I've got one in my purse.

TWO:

I have mine, too.

ONE:

I have my pink one in my purse.

TWO:

I know, I have mine, too.

(ONE continues to sweep. TWO

watches the lights for another

5 minutes or so, then starts

reading a magazine.

ONE is still sweeping across

the room. Lights fade.)

(