Chapter 16: Claire and Sybil
Characters
SYBIL: a college student
CLAIRE: a woman in her early 30’s, Ben’s wife
Setting
A sidewalk on Campus
Scene 1
SYBIL
You’re Ben’s wife, correct?
CLAIRE
And, you are… ?
SYBIL
One of his students. I thought that I recognized you from one of the photographs in his office. You’re the author.
CLAIRE
Children’s books.
SYBIL
Still, you’ve been published. I’ve looked you up.
CLAIRE
Why?
SYBIL
I have been assisting Ben in his research and I had some time when he didn’t have anything for me to do.
CLAIRE
And, how do you assist Ben in his research?
SYBIL
Research for his novel. I do the background history to make sure it is accurate.
CLAIRE
I see. And, is that going well?
SYBIL
As you know, he’s run into some serious problems. I feel so bad for him. You must feel terrible too.
(The lights fade out.)
BLACKOUT