Family Album USA act 3

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ACT III
     Philip:And give her a teaspoon of the medicine after every meal.Don't worry. She'll be fine.You're welcome. Good-bye.
     Ellen:How are you?
     Philip:I'm tired and hungry.
     Ellen:Well, Marilyn and Richard called.They'll be here soon, and then we'll eat.
     Philip:All right. Is...is Susan coming?
     Ellen:Well, she'll be here later.She has to work late tonight.
     Philip:And what's Robbie cooking for dinner?
     Ellen:It's a surprise.
     Philip:I hope it's pasta.
     (Later that evening…)
     Philip:Robbie, the dinner was terrific.
     Susan:Yes, it was delicious.
     Marilyn:What's for dessert?
     Robbie:Oh, I forgot dessert.
     Philip:Robbie!
     Ellen:Don't worry.We've got lots of ice cream.
     Richard:Oh, I'd love some ice cream.
     Ellen:Well, there's chocolate and coffee and a little vanilla.
     Robbie:I'll have vanilla.Is that all right with everyone?
     Philip:I'll have chocolate.
     Marilyn:Me, too.
     Richard:Uh, one scoop of coffee and one scoop of chocolate for me.
     Ellen:Robbie, will you help me serve?
     Richard:I keep thinking about that bag of film. Eight rolls.A whole day's work And good stuff, too.
     Ellen:Don't worry, Richard.Somenoe will find it.
     Robbie:I'll get it. Hello.
     Alexandra:Hello.Does Richard Stewart live here?
     Robbie:Yes, he's my brother.I'm Robbie...Robbie Stewart.
     Alexandra:I'm Alexandra Pappas.How do you do?Your brother left his bag of film on the ferryboat.I found it.
     Robbie:I'm really glad to see you.I mean...my brother'll be really glad to see you!
     Ellen:Robbie! Who is it?
     Robbie:It's Richard's film!I mean, Alexandra Pappas.Come in, please.
     Richard:Alexandra!
     Alexandra:Hello, Richard. I found your bag!
     Richard:Oh, thank you! Thank you!Um...Alexandra, let me introduce you.This is my wife Marilyn.
     Alexandra:Richard showed me your photo.How do you do?
     Marilyn:Oh yes.Richard told us all about you.It's nice to meet you.
     Richard:And this is my mother, Ellen Stewart.
     Alexandra:How do you do?
     Richard:And my father, Dr. Philip Stewart.
     Philip:Nice to meet you, Alexandra.
     Richard:And...ah...you met Robbie.
     Alexandra:Yes. And you must be Susan. Hi
     Susan:Hi. Welcome.
     Richard:I'm so glad you found the bag and took the time and trouble to return it.
     Alexandra:Oh, it was no trouble.I just took the wrong train.
     Ellen:Would you like something to eat?
     Alexandra:Thank you, no.I'm late for dinner at my house.I really have to go.
     Richard:Would you like to call home?
     Alexandra:I'd appreciate that.
     Ellen:Please, use the phone.
     Alexandra:Thanks. Excuse me.
     Richard:Alexandra's a high-school exchange student from Greece.
     Robbie:Where does she live?
     Richard:With a family in the Bronx.
     Robbie:Oh, that's not too far from here!
     Richard:Take it easy, Robbie.
     Alexandra:Thank you.I can only stay a few minutes.
     Ellen:Have some iced tea.
     Alexandra:Thanks, Mrs. Stewart.
     Robbie:Please sit down, Alexandra.
     Philip:So, you're an exchange student.Where do you go to school?
     Alexandra:At the Bronx High School of Science.
     Philip:Oh, that's a very good school.What are your favorite subjects?
     Alexandra:Biology and mathematics.Richard tells me you're a doctor.
     Philip:Yes, a pediatrician.And what does your father do?
     Alexandra:He's a lawyer, in Thessaloniki.
     Robbie:Would you like some pasta?I made it myself.It might be a little cold.
     Alexandra:Thanks, no. I do have to go.It was nice meeting you all.
     Marilyn:Well, maybe you'll come for lunch some Sunday,so we can really thank you for bringing Richard's bag back .
     Alexandra:Maybe.
     Ellen:You're welcome anytime.
     Philip:Good-bye.
     Richard:Can I drive you home?
     Alexandra:No, thanks.The train is just up the street.It won't take me long at all.
     Richard:Well, you really saved the day for me, Alexandra.
     Alexandra:Bye.
     Richard:Bye-bye.
     Ellen:Good night.
     Philip:She's a smart young lady, and very nice.
     Robbie:Very! Hey, she forgot her bag!
     Ellen:I guess we'll be seeing Alexandra again.Right, Robbie?