Next to Boy Scrooge is a figure in exotic garments, an axe in
his belt, and leading a wood-laden donkey.
ALI BABA
Ready to look for hidden treasure,
young Master Ebenezer?
REVERSE to Scrooge. His delight causes Past to stop and
stare.
SCROOGE
And Robinson Crusoe! My imaginary
friends were a comfort to me. I had
forgotten!
ROBINSON CRUSOE, with a parrot on his shoulder, kneels down
to look Boy Scrooge in the eye.
ROBINSON CRUSOE
I can’t have adventures by myself.
Will you serve as my Man Friday?
Boy Scrooge, Ali Baba and Robinson Crusoe run out the door
together. Scrooge crosses to the window to watch.
SCROOGE
These companions are welcome to me
still.
PAST
You gave them such vivid life. One
could almost believe the figments
of your imagination are real.
SCROOGE
If you were a figment I would
dispel you and awaken now in my
bed.
PAST
To comfort and befriend is not my
purpose.
SCROOGE
(tart)
That, perhaps, is the only thing
just now of which I am certain.
THROUGH THE WINDOW Young Scrooge whoops past, playing tag
with Ali Baba.
PAST
Your friends have brought out a
side of you not often seen.