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NARRATOR - Girl Scout Leader in Uniform
WOMAN -Pleasant & well dressed
GIRL –Casual dress (not in uniform)
NARRATOR- The story you are about to hear is too often true. The
names have been Changed to protect the innocent (“Dragnet” tune)
GIRL-
This is the city-beautiful, smog free ___________________ (your city),
where (hundreds, thousands) of girls between the ages of 6-17 comb the
streets in search of a Girl Scout Leader. I’m one of these girls. I’m NOT a
Girl Scout. The reason for this – NO leaders.
(“Dragnet” tune)
This was Saturday,
Sept. 25th. I was on day watch in my neighborhood same old story- looking
for Leaders. I saw many new faces but always the same old story- No one had
the time. A nice looking well dressed lady was coming down the street. She
had a pretty smile and looked like she’d be a lot of fun, just the right
type for a leader! I approached her. “Could I have your name, Ma’am?”
LADY:
Well hello, little girl. I’m Marion Johnson
GIRL:
and your age, Ma’am Would you tell me how old you are?
LADY:
(looks distressed) My age? My but you’re a tall little girl (she changes the
subject) You must be almost 4½ feet tall.
GIRL:
Yes, ma’am I am. Now could you tell me your age?
LADY:
Well, I’m over 18! Now what is this all about?
GIRL:
The facts Ma’am, just the facts. You see you have to be 18 or older to be a
Girl Scout Leader - ever been one?
LADY:
A Girl Scout Leader! Heaven’s no! I don’t have time for that!
GIRL:
Do you have any girls, Ma’am?
LADY:
Well, yes. One is 7and one is 12
GIRL:
Where were you on Monday Sept. 13th Ma’am, between 4 and
5 p.m.?
LADY:
well, let’s see now, I was at work until 6 p.m.
GIRL:
And on Tuesday the 14th between 6 and 7 p.m. ?
LADY:
Oh, well we were at my daughter’s soccer game and then we went to piano and
karate practice.
GIRL:
Girl Scouts learn all about sports and music, ma’am. Where were you on
Wednesday the 15th between 6 and
8p.m.? ?
LADY:
I have computer class on Wednesday nights.
GIRL:
Girl Scouts learn all about computers ma’am. On Saturday the 18th
what did you do between 1 and 3 p.m.?
LADY:
Well, we had to do some shopping and then we had sports practice and then we
had cheerleading practice. I practically live in my car on Saturdays!
GIRL:
Girl Scouts go lots of places too ma’am. How about Thursday ma’am, how do
you spend your time on Thursdays?
LADY:
Oh, I always work late on Thursdays! I really hate my job!
GIRL:
(Shakes her head sadly, Says determinedly) and Friday’s what about Fridays
Ma’am?
LADY:
Surely you don’t expect me to be a Girl Scout Leader on Fridays-why that’s
the only day I have to myself!!
GIRL:
I’m sorry Ma’am, You’ll have to come along with me to Girl Scout
Headquarters for further questioning.
(“Dragnet” tune) Girl escorts Lady off stage.
NARRATOR:
The case of Marion Johnson was tried the next week. She was found guilty on
all counts of evading Girl Scout Leadership thus causing untold unhappiness
to the girls of her city. She was sentenced to three years of incredible fun
as a Girl Scout Leader but liked it so much she remained until both her
daughters were 17. Marion Johnson found the time! Today she is a completely
rehabilitated productive member of society and has helped dozens of girls
enjoy the friendship and fun of Girl Scouts. Many of those girls went on to
earn college scholarships as a direct result of their work in Girl Scouts.
Marion Johnson has become president of her own company due largely to the
experiences she had, the people she met and the skills she learned as a Girl
Scout Leader. (pointing to audience) YOU can find the time too!
(“Dragnet” tune)
THE END
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