EXTRACT

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(Direction)

The yard is crowded with kids arriving for the day. There is an expectant buzz from everyone except ANDREW, a handsome
boy of about thirteen who hesitates near the gate. He wears a different uniform to all the others. LINDA, FIONA, PETE,
GRIBBLE, TIGER and RABBIT from a little group. LINDA and FIONA are talking.

ANDREW walks to the gate.

GRIBBLE (Character)

Now look, right...when Dad wins the election... (Dialogue)

PETE

If Nell runs, he might not win

GRIBBLE

When Dad gets into parliament he’s going to get a brand new Mercedes and he’s going to
send me to a boarding school — the best there is — Central College.

TIGER/RABBIT

Oh! Central College!

PETE

We’ll really miss you, Gribbs.

GRIBBLE

It’s got this golf course...what?

GRIBBLE, TIGER and RABBIT notice ANDREW.

TIGER

Check out the geek coming our way

GRIBBLE

Oh my God!

RABBIT

Check the uniform!

GRIBBLE

Yeah I know. Check him out.

LINDA notices ANDREW. She whispers to FIONA. PETE dotes on FIONA’S every word.

TIGER

Fairy. [laughs]

GRIBBLE

What sort of a school would have a pathetic uniform like that?

ANDREW

Central College.

TIGER

Central College. [coughs]

Everyone laughs except GRIBBLE. LINDA and ANDREW exchange a smile.