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| ''Arthur stands at his locker.''
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| '''Arthur:''' Do you ever wonder if people are thinking about you? Like, right now. I wonder if Francine is thinking about me.
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| ''Francine stands nearby at her locker.''
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| '''Francine:''' (thinks:) That Arthur. What a great friend. If only everyone were like him.
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| '''Arthur:''' Hey, what were you just thinking?
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| '''Francine:''' Huh? I was just wondering if we were having meatloaf for lunch. (sniffs) Or maybe it's... chili?
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| ''She walks away. Buster approaches.''
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| '''Arthur:''' What about Buster? I bet he's thinking about me.
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| '''Buster:''' (thinks:) Arthur's the best. Such a great guy. (loud:) Hey, Arthur, guess what.
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| '''Arthur:''' What?
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| '''Buster:''' It's meatloaf day. My school lunch almanac never lies.
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| ''He walks away.''
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| '''Arthur:''' Oh, well. Maybe we think too much about what people think about us anyway.
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| ''Ladonna comes up.''
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| '''Ladonna:''' Hey, I was just thinking about you.
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| '''Arthur:''' You were?
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| '''Ladonna:''' Yeah, I was thinking: What does Arthur think of me? Am I a good friend? Do I talk too much and don't listen enough? Do you think that's true? You can be honest.
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| '''Arthur:''' I think... we’re having meatloaf for lunch.
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| ''He walks away. Ladonna looks confused.''
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| <nowiki>~~~</nowiki>
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| '''Title Card: Ladonna checks her list on the first day'''
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| <nowiki>~~~</nowiki>
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| ''Ladonna and Bud say goodbye to Arthur and D.W. at the garden gate.''
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| '''Bud:''' Bye, D.W.!
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| '''Ladonna:''' Bye, Arthur!
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| ''They walk back to the house.''
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| '''Bud:''' Lucky they're our four-houses-down neighbors, huh?
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| '''Ladonna:''' Yup. It's nice living in a place where everyone likes me.
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| '''Bud:''' Well, not everyone.
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| '''Ladonna:''' What do you mean, not everyone?!
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| '''Bud:''' Nobody's liked by everyone. Not even me, and I'm adorable.
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| '''Ladonna:''' Well, every in my class likes me. I'll prove it to you.
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| <nowiki>~~~</nowiki>
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| ''Ladonna puts a sheet of paper on the dining table.''
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| '''Ladonna:''' This is Ladonna Compson's Like List.
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| '''Bud:''' What's a Like List?
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| '''Ladonna:''' Whenever someone on the list does something that proves they like me, I'll check off their names.
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| ''She shows him the list with all her classmate’ names.''
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| '''Bud:''' Is my name on there?
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| '''Ladonna:''' You're family. You have to like me.
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| '''Bud:''' That's true. Even though your feet stink.
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| ''She pulls his cap down.''
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| '''Ladonna:''' Do not! You'll see. This list will be all checks in no time.
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| <nowiki>~~~</nowiki>
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| ''The next morning before school, Ladonna walks up to Fern who is reading on the school steps.''
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| '''Ladonna:''' Is that ‘Loki Benediktssen and the Teenage Aesir’? I love that book.
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| '''Fern:''' Me too. This is my second time reading it. What did you think of the sequel?
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| '''Ladonna:''' There's a sequel?
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| '''Fern:''' Uh-huh, and it's even better than this one. I'll lend it to you.
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| ''The bell rings. Ladonna takes out her list.''
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| ''<span lang="EN-US"></span>''
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| '''Ladonna:''' Fern Walters: check.
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| ''She walks inside and lets the door fall in George’s face.''
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| '''George:''' (sighs)
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| ''He puts down the ferris wheel model he was carrying and opens the door.''
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| <nowiki>~~~</nowiki>
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| ''Mr. Ratburn has drawn a butterfly on the blackbird.''
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| '''Mr. Ratburn:''' We'll be doing group presentations about the life cycle of butterflies. Everyone please find a partner.
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| ''George is about to ask Ladonna who is sitting next to him.''
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| '''George:''' Hey, dou you...
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| '''Francine:''' Hey, Ladonna, partners?
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| '''Ladonna:''' Sure. Francine Frensky: check.
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| ''She checks her list and walks over to Francine while George looks disappointed. Buster comes over to him.''
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| '''George:''' Wanna be partners?
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| ''George smiles.''
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| <nowiki>~~~</nowiki>
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| ''At recess, George sees that seat at an outdoor table is free. Before he gets there, Ladonna sits down with Arthur, Buster and Francine without noticing George.''
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| '''George:''' (sighs)
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| ''He walks away looking annoyed.''
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| '''Buster:''' Whoa, that smells incredible.
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| '''Ladonna:''' My mom made Thai curry last night. Want some? Carful, though, it's really spicy.
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| ''Buster takes a spoonful.''
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| '''Buster:''' This stomach is made of steel. Here, have some of my homegrown tomatoes.
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| '''Ladonna:''' I like you, Buster Baxter. You're an adventurous eater.
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| '''Buster:''' Thanks. I like you too.
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| ''He eats the spoonful.''
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| '''Buster:''' (swallows) Hh!
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| ''His face turns red.''
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| '''Buster:''' Delicious.
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| ''He grabs a water bottle and quickly drains it.''
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| '''Buster:''' More water! (gasps)
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| ''He runs to and fro. Ladonna checks his name.''
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| <nowiki>~~~</nowiki>
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| ''Shortly afterwards, Ladonna armwrestles Binky.''
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| '''Binky+Ladonna:''' (strain)
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| ''Ladonna wins.''
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| '''Buster:''' Wow!
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| ''They shake hands.''
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| <nowiki>~~~</nowiki>
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| ''In karate class, Ladonna and Sue Ellen have a sparring match. Ladonna grabs Ladonna and throws her on the mat.''
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| '''Ladonna:''' Oof.
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| ''She and Sue Ellen smile and Sue Ellen helps her up.''
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| <nowiki>~~~</nowiki>
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| ''Ladonna plays chess against Brain at school. Eventually she smiles and tips lays down her king. Brain hands her a book called ‘Chess 101’.''
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| <nowiki>~~~</nowiki>
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| ''That afternoon, Ladonna comes into the living room where Bud is playing with Rapty.''
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| '''Ladonna:''' Phew. Being this likable is exhausting.
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| ''She sits on the couch.''
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| '''Bud:''' Check off any names today?
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| '''Ladonna:''' I’ve got ‘em all. Told ya everybody likes me.
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| '''Bud:''' No check mark there.
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| '''Ladonna:''' Oh. George. Guess I forgot about him. But George likes everybody.
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| '''Bud:''' Are you sure?
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| '''Ladonna:''' Puh-lease. He’ll be checked off before lunch tomorrow.
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| <nowiki>~~~</nowiki>
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| ''The next morning, Ladonna runs after George as he enters the school.''
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| '''Ladonna:''' Hey George!
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| ''She lets the door fall in her face without noticing him.''
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| '''Ladonna:''' Huh?
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| ''Buster walks up to George at his locker and taps him on the shoulder.''
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| '''Buster:''' George!
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| ''George takes headphones out of his ears.''
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| '''George:''' Oh. Hi, Buster.
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| '''Buster:''' I had a dream last night about a mutant butterfly. And it gave me some ideas for our project. Let’s plan it out at lunch, okay?
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| '''George:''' Sure.
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| <nowiki>~~~</nowiki>
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| ''During recess, Ladonna waves to George who is walking with Buster.''
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| '''Ladonna:''' George! Over here! I saved you a seat!
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| '''George:''' Buster and I are gonna work on our project while we eat. But… um… thanks.
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| '''Ladonna:''' Okay. No problem. Maybe later.
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| '''George:''' Sure. Hey, what if we make a butterfly model in woodshop.
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| '''Ladonna:''' Cool. Mr. Ratburn will love it.
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| ''Ladonna looks at her list with a disappointed expression.''
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| <nowiki>~~~</nowiki>
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| ''After school, Ladonna hides by the door and waits for George to come out.''
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| '''Ladonna:''' Hey!
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| '''George:''' Ah!
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| '''Ladonna:''' Didn’t mean to startle you. Wanna go to the movies?
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| '''George:''' Um. Now?
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| '''Ladonna:''' Yeah. They have ‘Pirate Kittens versus Werewolf Puppies’ in 3D. My treat.
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| '''George:''' Thanks, that's really nice, but I kinda have a lot of homework.
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| '''Ladonna:''' Oh, okay.
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| '''George:''' Some other time.
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| ''He leaves.''
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| '''Ladonna:''' Sure, some other time.
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| ''She looks annoyed.''
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| '''Ladonna:''' George Lundgren, you will like me.
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| <nowiki>~~~</nowiki>
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| ''Ladonna comes home. Bud meets her in the hallway.''
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| '''Bud:''' You get that last name checked off?
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| '''Ladonna:''' I don't wanna talk about it.
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| ''Bud talks to Rapty.''
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| '''Bud:''' That sounds like a “no”.
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| ''In the kitchen, Ladonna pours orange juice for herself and Bud.''
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| '''Ladonna:''' It doesn't make any sense. Why wouldn't George like me.
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| '''Bud:''' It could be because you're bossy. Or because you talk to much. Or because of your stinky feet.
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| '''Ladonna:''' Nobody asked you.
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| ''She hands Bud his glass.''
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| '''Bud:''' You just did a second ago. Maybe you and George just don't have anything in common. What does he like?
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| ''He fills some juice into a bowl for Rapty.''
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| '''Ladonna:''' I don't really know... Wait! There is one thing I know he likes.
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| <nowiki>~~~</nowiki>
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| ''In woodshop, George and Buster are working on a butterfly model.''
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| '''Buster:''' How about we add a jetpack so it's a bionic butterfly?
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| '''George:''' That’d be cool, but I think we'd better stick to the picture. You know, because... science.
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| ''Ladonna comes in.''
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| '''Ladonna:''' Wanna see what I made?
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| ''She presents an alligator dummy.''
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| '''Ladonna:''' (as dummy:) Hi, George.
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| '''George:''' Whoa. Cool dummy.
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| '''Ladonna:''' Thanks. I just love dummies. And ventillicism.
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| '''George:''' You mean ventriloquism?
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| '''Ladonna:''' Yeah, that too. Watch. (as dummy:) (mumbles)
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| '''George:''' Huh? I don't understand.
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| '''Buster:''' I think she said “I’m a panda stuck in an elevator”.
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| '''Ladonna:''' No, that was “My name’s Wallinda and I’m an alligator." Maybe you could give me some lessons.
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| '''George:''' I don't know. I'm not ''that'' good.
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| '''Ladonna:''' Are you kidding? You're the best. Isn't George the greatest puppeteer ever?!
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| ''She speaks so loudly that Arthur, Buster, Binky, Sue Ellen and Mr. Bevel start looking at them.''
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| '''Buster:''' Hh!
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| '''George:''' I... I have to go to the bathroom.
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| ''He runs out.''
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| <nowiki>~~~</nowiki>
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| ''That afternoon, Ladonna comes into Bud’s room where Bud is playing on the bed.''
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| '''Ladonna:''' Bud! I need your help!
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| '''Bud:''' Let me guess. Is it for George?
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| '''Ladonna:''' No. Okay, maybe.
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| '''Bud:''' Why does it even matter? Lot's of people like you. Who cares if everyone does?
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| '''Ladonna:''' I care.
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| '''Bud:''' Why?
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| '''Ladonna:''' Because I just do, okay! Now come on, you're gonna help me with my dance routine!
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| ''Bud slides off the bed''
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| '''Bud:''' Agh!
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| <nowiki>~~~</nowiki>
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| ''The next morning, the kids are sitting in class with their insect projects. Ladonna is missing.''
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| '''George:''' Ladonna never even noticed me before, and now it's like she wants to be my best friend.
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| '''Arthur:''' I don't know, George. She's just friendly to everybody.
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| '''Buster:''' Where did she go, anyway?
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| '''Francine:''' She went for a drink of water ten minutes ago. I'm starting to wonder if she's ever coming back.
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| ''At that moment, Ladonna comes in wearing a boater, a white shirt and black pants with red suspenders.''
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| '''Ladonna:''' George Lundgren. Today is your lucky day.
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| ''George covers his eyes.''
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| '''George:''' Oh no.
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| '''Ladonna:''' I, Ladonna Compson, have written this poem and choreographed this dance for you. “Oh, George, I really like you, I think you are so great / so here’s a little poem to help us celebrate.”
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| '''George:''' Celebrate what?
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| '''Ladonna:''' “His family is from Norway. I think that’s pretty cool. / It always makes me smile when I see you round our school.”
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| ''Mr. Ratburn looks disapprovingly.''
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| '''Ladonna:''' “George, I think you’re super and I hope you think I’m fun. This poem is from your pal, Ladonna Comp-son.”
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| '''Mr. Ratburn:''' Miss Compson, may I remind you that this is Biology class, not poetry. Please, take a seat.
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| '''Buster:''' Is it your birthday? | | '''Buster:''' Is it your birthday? |
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| '''George:''' No! | | '''George:''' No! |
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| '''Buster:''' Then why...? | | '''Buster:''' Then why--- |
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| '''George:''' I don't know!
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| ''He runs out of the room.'' ''Ladonna goes to sit beside Francine.''
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| '''Francine:''' Not cool, Ladonna! George hates being the center of attention.
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| '''Arthur:''' Yeah, why would you do that to him?
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| ''Ladonna takes out her list and erases the checkmarks behind Arthur and Francine.''
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| '''Ladonna:''' Now I'm going in the wrong direction.
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| ''Later, Ladonna takes her lunch out of her locker and the Like List falls out. She walks away without noticing. George picks it up and looks angry.''
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| <nowiki>~~~</nowiki>
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| ''George runs up to Ladonna who is eating alone by a tree. He holds up the list.''
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| '''George:''' Is this why you've been paying so much attention to me?! Because you're trying to check my name of your Like List?!!
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| '''Ladonna:''' Um...
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| '''George:''' Fine! Here's a check by my name! In fact, have two!
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| ''He makes two check marks on the list and throws it at Ladonna’s feet. ''
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| '''George:''' There! Now you can go to ignoring me like you usually do!
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| ''He walks away.''
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| '''Ladonna:''' George! I'm... I'm really sorry.
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| ''She looks sad.''
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| <nowiki>~~~</nowiki>
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| ''That afternoon, Ladonna is slumped over the kitchen table holding the list. Bud comes in.''
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| '''Bud:''' How's it going with the list?
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| '''Ladonna:''' I'm done with it. I have to see George.
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| ''She crumples up the list and walks to the door.''
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| '''Bud:''' What? But I thought you were done trying to get people to like you.
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| '''Ladonna:''' That's not what I'm going to do.
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| ''Ladonna rings the Lundgrens’ doorbell and George answers.''
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| '''George:''' Oh no. You don't have a mariachi band with you, do you?!
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| '''Ladonna:''' No, I just came to apologize. I think if I had been treated the way I’ve been treating you, well... I wouldn't like me either. Anyway, I'm really sorry. That's it.
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| ''She walks away. George looks thoughtful.''
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| ''The next morning, Ladonna walks to the school entrance, still looking sad. Someone holds the door open for her and she sees that it is George.'' | | ''George walks away'' |
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| '''Ladonna:''' Huh? Oh, um... Thanks. | | '''Francine:''' Not cool LaDonna George hates it when he's the center of attention. |
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| '''George:''' Sure, no problem. | | '''Arthur:''' Yeah, Why would you do that? |
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| ''Ladonna and George walk down a hallway.'' | | ''Landonna is looking at herself realizing her folly'' |
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| '''Ladonna:''' Are you still angry with me? Because I actually do want you to like me, even without that silly list. | | '''Ladonna:'''Now I'm going into the wrong direction. |
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| '''George:''' I do like you. Especially when you're not reading a poem you wrote for me. | | ''She crosses out Arthur and Francine'' |
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| '''Ladonna:''' Yeah, that was kind of over the top. | | '' At school Landonna drops like list George picks it up and gets angry'' |
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| '''George:''' So... how’d you get the tail to move on Wallinda? | | '''Ladonna is doing something George comes out of nowhere''' |
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| '''Ladonna:''' I tied a little string to it and moved it with my other hand. | | '''George:''' So thats why you pay attention to me for you to fill up your nonsense Like list? There! Now you can go back to ignoring me! |
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| '''George:''' Oo, nice touch. I can help teach you to talk without moving your lips, if you want. | | ''Ladonna looks at herself and realizes her folly she walks up to him'' |
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| '''Ladonna:''' I could sure use it. I sounded like I was speaking under water with a mouth full of marbles, cross my heart. | | '''Ladonna: '''Wait George I'm sorry! |
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| ''They turn around a corner.''
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