THE WAITING ROOM.

A play

MAGAZINE RACK

(to PERSIAN RUG)

These magazines are so old, some have Liz Taylor’s first wedding on the cover.

PERSIAN RUG

How can you trust a dentist that never replaces his magazines?

MAGAZINE RACK

He’s such a miser.

PERSIAN RUG

Not the kind of flaw you want to see in a dentist.

MAGAZINE RACK

Right. A fake Persian rug won’t harm anyone, but what if he decides to go just as cheap with his implants?

PERSIAN RUG

I know what you mean. A flimsy magazine rack from Ikea won’t last long, but a crown should.

COFFEE TABLE

Stop bickering, please. It’s miserable enough here.

PERSIAN RUG

Worse than the dumpster where they found you?

END OF ACT 1