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ELSA They’re um ... Our seats are in the back. I just wanted to look out the window so I --

Calvin laughs. Waves her off. CALVIN

Sit here as long as you like. Then just a little bit longer ...

Her smile returns.

CALVIN (CONT’D) I question your father’s judgement, though. If had a daughter as pretty as you she would never leave my sight. Elsa blushes, looks down. Calvin leans back. CALVIN (CONT’D)

Don’t do that. Don’t hide from it. Beauty is meant to be admired. Let me look ...

Elsa feels a charge of electricity move through her body. Dares herself to look up at the handsome man. He smiles in return, nods. CALVIN (CONT’D) Yes. Look at you ... A small purse smashes into Calvin’s perfect smile. He recoils back, looks up as the purse swings back toward him again, thumping him on top of the head, hard. MARGARET DUTTON (40) pulls the purse back for another swing. CALVIN (CONT’D) ALRIGHT!!! I GET YOUR POINT, MA’AM. MARGARET Elsa, let’s go. Elsa stands, moves into the aisle. Margaret looks down at Calvin. MARGARET (CONT’D) Good day to you, sir. Margaret pushes Elsa down the aisle.

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