Ruby and the Ruby

Scene 1

 * Hammer: I was working late. A Terrible storm was Raging.
 * Ruby: You gotta help Me!


 * Hammer: What's the problem madam?
 * Ruby: Someone has stolen my gemstone!
 * Hammer: Jacque Hammer at your service.
 * Ruby: Let's work together.
 * Hammer: I work alone, Ms. Ruby.
 * Ruby: There was this fishy-looking guy outside.
 * Hammer: And you suspect him?
 * Ruby: I saw him throw something in the bin.

Scene 2:

 * Hammer: The name's Hammer - Jacque Hammer.
 * Hammer: I've got a few questions for you.
 * Tenor: Mind if I play hopscotch while you ask them?
 * Hammer: What were you doing yesterday?
 * Tenor: I was right here with my hopscotch gang.
 * Hammer: I bet you've hopscotched away a few gems, right?
 * Tenor: You're barking up the wrong tree, Hammer.

Scene 3:

 * Hammer: There was nothing in the bin. I needed clues.
 * Dom: Hello Mr. Hammer. It's good to see you, sir.
 * Hammer: Seen anything suspicious, Dom?
 * Dom: Sorry, Mr. Hammer, sir, I haven't.
 * Hammer: Where's Ms. Ruby?
 * Dom: She's arranging the flowers across the hall, sir.
 * Hammer: That lady's trouble. I need to speak to her...
 * Dom: Don't forget to sign the guestbook, sir.

Scene 4:

 * Hammer: Anything else you can tell me, madam?
 * Ruby: Haven't you found it yet? I'm busy.
 * (Ruby exits)
 * Hammer: I found a note under a vase.
 * Hammer: The numbers looked like a combination.

Scene 5:

 * Hammer: Here's your gem, Ms. Ruby. It was safe all along.
 * Ruby: Oh, jolly well done, Hammer.
 * Hammer: Another day, another crime solved.

Director

 * Scene 1. And, action!
 * Scene 2, from the top!
 * Scene 3, places please.
 * Scene 4. Let's see some effort here.
 * Ready for Scene 5?
 * Let's take it from the top.
 * Can we have some quiet please?
 * Two minute call, actors and actresses to the stage.

Trivia
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