SCENE ONE

OKPATU TOWNN, ENUGU STATE

AT MR UDOKA'S HOUSE: AT THE BACK OF THE HOUSE (EXTERIOR)

Agnes.... (Packing some musical instrument as her younger brother entered displaying some funny dance steps)           ikerie, i hope you have our costumes ready for this grand occasion, or what do you say?


Ikerie....(Smile in reassurance) Ah! Agnes! you know i Can't wait to attend this greatt fiesta. but you worry a              bit too much; give me one more hour to get everything ready.

Agnes.... (Exclains) one hour? What do you mean or are you....



ikerie.... (cuts her) take it easy sister.


Agnes......yes! take it easy. that's what you would say eh?! time waits for no one. Remember, if we miss this                 opportunity you know the consequences.



ikerie......(frowns slightly) sometimes ikerie you make feel like i would get mad.  Are you so silly or cant you
            remember our whole world in tyhis humble business in this hhumble profession? do you want us to stave?
            or maybe you have forgotted that father is out of job and vetry ill. And mama is no more.Mama used to              tell me that if you will avert disappointment, you must avvert procrastination.



ikerie......(Apologetically) Sister you havve given me a complete sermon just because......


Agnes.......(interrupts) well if you feel bored, i'm sorry but try to get me right. you are now a grown up.


ikerie......Don't worry just in a moment and the consume is ready.


Agnes.......A stitch in time they say saes nine.


ikerie......Believe me sister, in one moment, i would be through. but come on. i hope your make up is accurate and             you must have been through by now.

Aggnes.....(Retorts) what your business with a woman affair.


ikerie...... i just want to be my sisters keeper. enhe! come o! i heard that some high chief in this ttown wiill                 be present, including chief douglas, that known weallthy man. i will perform vvery well to acquire                more money from him.


Agnes.......(Concurs) very well than. i hope your rehearsal have been made perfect if i should take you for your
             words.                                                                                           
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ikerie......Ah! Ah! Sister,even without rehearsal, you should know i am the best among the group. Ok take a look
            at this style of dance (starts to dance another funny dance steps as Agnes reels in laughter.)