Lost!/Transcript

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D.W.: to Pal:   If you were Lassie, you could go find him.

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D.W.: You fell asleep on the bus?

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Arthur: Oh, no! Wait! WAIT!

Arthur runs after the bus. It stops for him and opens the door.

Bus Driver: What do you want?

Arthur: (pants)  I… I… I'm not in the right place. I was supposed to get off at the pool.

Bus Driver: So what happened?

Arthur: I...I fell asleep. And I don't have any money left for the bus home, and… I don't even know where I am or I’d walk home, and…

Bus Driver: Kid. I've heard enough.   Arthur turns to leave the bus.    Don't sweat. It happens all the time.

Arthur: Really?

Bus Driver: At least once a week. Name’s Sam, by the way.   He shakes hands with Arthur.

Arthur: I'm Arthur!

Bus Driver: Now what do you say we get in touch with your folks. Just in case they’re getting anxious. How’s that?

Arthur: Great!

A while later the bus stops in front of the Read house.

Bus Driver: See you around, Arthur. Bye bye!

Arthur: Bye! Thanks, Sam!

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Arthur’s parents bring Arthur to bed.

Mrs. Read: It was very smart of you to figure out what to do.

Mr. Read: We’re both very proud of you. Sleep tight and happy dreams.

They turn of the light and close the door.

Arthur: (sighs)   

The door opens again. D.W. stands there with a flashlight.

Arthur: Huh? What’s going on?  D.W., what are you doing?    She walks up to the bed.

D.W.: Making sure you're not lost. Arthur, you scared me. You’d better promise not to get lost again!   She climbs into bed with him.

Arthur: Okay. I won't.

D.W.: Do you promise?

Arthur: I promise.

D.W.: Cross your heart?

Arthur: Cross my heart.