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The train. Tommy is arguing with the conductor.

Tommy

But I tell you, I had it. I came over with the crowd from our college to watch the team play Jalor Mares at the Hay Palace. I had my ticket and⁠ ⁠…

Conductor

Aw, tell it to the Marines. I know it already. Somebody picked your pocket or the naughty ticket got away from you and when last seen was headed east at a high rate of speed. Outside!

Students

But we know this fellow.

Conductor

Tell it to Sweeny! Throws Tommy off the train.

Tommy

Thanks for the buggy ride. May your children all have ingrown toenails. Grabs the rods.

Brakeman

Hey, come outa that. He kicks him off.

Tommy

Say, lay offa me. I’ll have you know I’m a freeborn American citizen with rights nobody can trample. Here’s one now!

Tommy hits brakeman. Brakeman hits Tommy. Tommy hits the ground.

Exit.