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BUREAUCRAT 3

If you will merely sign this paper, Mr. Moksa, you will be guaranteed a job on a rubber plantation, a nice home, and education with part-time work for your oldest son.

INDIO

They've murdered her! They've murdered mother and they want to pay us! They want to buy mother from us!

BUREAUCRAT 3

(aside)

This kid's a fanatic.

MOKSA

I. . . cannot. I must speak to Chuana.

AMONG AUDIENCE

PRETORIA

No, it can't be true!

BUREAUCRAT 2

Well, you see, Mr. Moksa, your wife. . .

INDIO

Murderers!

BUREAUCRAT 2

Restrain yourself, boy! This is not a circus! We've come on serious business.

BUREAUCRAT 1

It is quite unprecedented, Mr. Mokser.

BUREAUCRAT 2

There was an accident.

BUREAUCRAT 1

The women who worked with her say she did it purposely.

AMONG AUDIENCE

PRETORIA

Harold! It can't be true! My mother committed suicide!

BUREAUCRAT 2

Yes, you see. It was suicide.

CURTAIN