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Tony: Oh, they're nothing, Aling Atang.

Mrs. M: Oh, and Tony

Tony: Yes Aling Atang?

Mrs. M: You mustn't call me "Aling Atang"

Tony: Umm why not?

Mrs. M: Kikay says that it's more civilized to call me Mrs. Mendoza.

Tony: Yes Aling- I mean, Yes, Mrs. Mendoza..

Mrs. M: Wait a minute and I'll call Kikay.

Tony: Okay.

Mrs. M: Oh! Tony, one more thing.

Tony: Yes, Aling- I mean, Mrs. Mendoza?

Mrs. M: You must not call her Kikay.

Tony: Then what shall I call her?

Mrs. M: You must call her Francesca.

Tony: Francisca?

Mrs. M: Not Francisca, Fran-CES-ca

Tony: But why Francesca?

Mrs. M: Because in New York, she says that's the way they call her. So be sure to call herFrancesca and not Kikay.

Tony: Yes, Mrs. Mendoza.

Mrs. M: Now, wait right here while I call Francesca.

*doorbell rings*

Mrs. M: AIE DIOSMIO!!!

Tony: Never mind Mrs. Mendoza, I'll answer it.

Mrs. M: Just tell them to wait, Tony.

Scene 2:

Totoy: Tony!

Tony: Totoy!

Totoy: You old son of your father!

Tony: You big carabao!

Totoy: Mayroon ba tayo dyan?

Tony: You ask me that and you look like a walking goldmine! How many depots have you beenlooting, huh?

Totoy: Hey, hey!!! A little more slowly there. It's you the police are looking for.

Tony: Impossible! I'm a reformed character! Come in Totoy. *lets Totoy in*

Tony: Good to see you old pal. Here, have a smoke.

*hands Totoy a cigarette*

Totoy: I thought you were in the province, partner.

Tony: I am Or, well, was. And will be again. I just came to say hello to Kikay.

Totoy: Tony, I've been hearing the craziest things about that girl.

Tony: So have I.

Totoy: People say she's gone nuts.

Tony: No, she has only gone to New York.

Totoy: What was she doing there, anyway?

Tony: Oh, studying.

Totoy: Studying? Studying what?

Tony: Hair culture and Beauty Science. She got a diploma.

Totoy: Imagine that! Our dear old Kikay, getting a diploma in cosmetics

Tony: Pardon me, she's not Kikay anymore,.. She's Fran-CES-ca now

Totoy: Fran-CES-ca???

Tony: Our dear Kikay is now an American. Or is, at least, forcing us to believe she is one.

Totoy: Tch! Don't make me laugh! I knew that girl when she was still selling rice cakes on thesidewalks.

(Stands up and imitates Kikay selling puto) Puto kayo dyan!! Bili na kayo ng puto, mga suki!!!

*Tony laughs*

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