2-2-7

(The SERGEANT glances up and takes a casual shot. Everybody watches and a duck falls, close to Musilovitch.)

Pincus

Missed him.

Musilovitch

I don't think I need say any more. Come on, sergeant.

(MUSILOVITCH and SERGEANT exit)

Pincus

How I hate government interference with business. But what can we do? I got to get back to jail so I guess you got to get shot.

Nails

He's not going to be shot.

Bob

I think I'd just as soon be shot as marry Peaches. They can't force me to go through with this wedding. I won't stand for it.

(Two more ducks fall)

I think there's a leak in the roof.

(Enter 1st MARINE with a bottle of wine on a tray with three glasses)

The Colonel's compliments-- and he's sent this wine to you to drink to your happiness.

Bob

There's three glasses--is he going to drink with us.

First Marine

No sir, but you have another visitor. Your future wife.

Bob

That spoils my whole wedding day. Where is she?

First Marine

She'll be here in a minute. She's with the colonel.

(FIRST MARINE exits)

Pincus

That dame coming here.

It's propitious.

Nails

What?

Pinkle

Propitious!

I think.

She'll walk right into my trap.

2-2-10

(Before drinking PINKLE whispers to Bob)

Pinkle
She'll think a truck hit her.
(They drink)
There's nothing like rare vintage.

(PINKLE goes)

Bob
(Looking over him to Peaches)
Where's Pinkle?

Peaches
I don't know he was here a minute ago.

Bob
(Discovering Pinkle, pulls him up and
shakes him)
Pinkle! Pinkle!

Pinkle
You got to stop them birds from singing.

Bob
Pull yourself together we got to work fast.

Pinkle
(Switching glasses)
A fresh one.
(Aside to Bob)
She'll think a mule kicked her.

Peaches
What do we drink to this time.

Bob
Here's to love.

Pinkle
Down she goes.

Bob
I hope so.

(They all drink)

Peaches
(Walking away from them)
Oh Bob, you know the Colonel says he wants to see me before
I go.

(PINKLE and BOB are both out)

2-3-5

(BOB and TWO MARINES enter)

Bob
Guard halt! Gentlemen, I shall remember your attentions to
my dying day and this may be it.

(The MARINES exit as PINKLE dressed as
George Washington enters)

Pinkle, is that you or a two cent stamp?

Pinkle
Pretend you don't know me! I'm an old valley forger.

Bob
Where's Peaches?

Pinkle
She's in the barracks unconscious and Nails is in the wedding
dress. Here comes Nails now -

(NAILS enters)

Bob
Then you may lead us into battle -- never mind here comes
the enemy now.

(SENATORS enter)
Gentlemen, I have news for you.

(MARINE enters with two ducks tied to
his belt and crosses Bob)

Musilovitch
What is the news?

Bob
I'll say.

Pinkle
I've got news for you. This wedding may be a little bit lop
sided, because there ain't no bride.

Senators
What do you mean?

Nails
Peaches says she wouldn't marry Bob if he were the last man
on earth.

Bob
Gentlemen, my heart is broken, but the Lottery Lover will not
disappoint his public. We must find another bride. Now,
Mrs. Duquesne here, ---

2-3-4

Musilovitch

Where is Peaches?

Pinkle

Peaches says she's where you'll never find her again.

Peaches

(Off stage)

Yoo-hoo Bob!

Pinkle

Do you suppose I double crossed myself.

Bob

If you were Washington you'd double cross the Delaware.

Peaches

Somebody's been playing tricks on me. Gee, you'd think I wasn't wanted around here.

Bob

I certainly would.

Malvinsky

Stand out from there. deal with you later.

Baby, take your proper place. We'll

Pinkle

I'll take the rap for this. I'm guilty.

O'Shaughnessy

Honsense Pinkle, you're just being chivalrous.

Pinkle

That stops me.

(Enter MARINE)

Marine

Senator O'Shaughnessy.

(He hands him a message)

O'Shaughnessy

One moment.

(He reads the message)

Won't those fellows let us get away with anything?

Musilovitch

What is it?

Bob

The Supreme Court has handed down a decision, 6 to 3, holding this entire lottery unconstitutional.

(Cheer)