The Icelandic connection - 01.06.2010, Page 16

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ICELANDIC CONNECTION
Vol. 63 #1
INGI
INTRUDER
BORGA
INTRUDER
BORGA
INGI
INTRUDER
INGI
INTRUDER
INGI
INTRUDER
INGI
STEFAN
BORGA
STEFAN
BORGA
STEFAN
BORGA
ya gotta have a bundle stashed somewhere, eh? ... Savin’ fer
a rainy day? This rainy day may be my lucky day!!
(lowering voice) Are ya gonna talk, ol’ man? I really don't
believe in violence...
(firmly) I told you! There’s nothin’ here! Look ‘round for
yourself and leave us be.
Okay! I’ll look ‘round your front room.
The Intruder exits the kitchen into the front room which leads
upstairs.
(whispering) Ingi - thank God it’s Sunday. We’ll be rescued,
(singing plaintively) Amazing grace - how sweet the sound
that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost but now am
found, was blind but now I see.Twas grace that ...
(returning to kitchen) I’m goin’ upstairs. I’m gonna have ta
cut up yer mattress, so better...
Oh! Stefan will be coming to pick us up for church and
he’ll ...
Be quiet, Vilborg! Don’t say anything more!
(switchblade clicks) Yer not goin’ nowhere, lady! In fact, ya
can jes’ phone that Stefan and tell him yer sick.
(rooster crows) Oh, I think it’s a bit early to be callin’ him.
What was that?
That’s our rooster. Snorri crows every mornin’ - ‘bout
six-thirty.
What’s this guy’s number anyway?
W-e-11 - just press 1 - the speed-dial.
The Intruder puts the phone in front of Borga, then presses the
number. The phone rings three times.
Good morning - Pastor Stefan here.
(nervously) Uh - El-Hello ...? Vilborg calling - not too early,
I hope.
Oh, Vilborg, my dear. Is everything okay? How are you
after your celebration?
Uh - well - that’s why I’m phoning - not so well, really.
Ingi and I are a bit under the weather just now, and - uh -
we’ll not be coming to church this morning.
It seems a bit inclement I should say - but it looks as if the
storm is passing now. It would truly make us all somewhat
dreary - or perhaps - we enjoyed too much vlnarterta...?
Oh no, not at all! I loved every piece and thank you again
so much for your kindness.