Source: Scream Unheard by Nonima
Syncopation (Excerpt)
Karl: I liked Martin. But he was overconfident. That was his problem. And quick to criticize. He’d jump on any bandwagon even if it was on its way off a cliff. And he did go off a cliff in the end. (Stands up. Mimes a vehicle going off a cliff). Didn’t know his limitations. Not everything is possible. (Sits down again).
…
Karl: He lacked control.
Lincoln: He hardly put a foot wrong.
Celine: He sounds like an interesting chap. I wonder what happened to him.
Lincoln: He was a victim of circumstance.
Karl: He dug his own grave.
Celine: Did he have an eye for the ladies?
Lincoln: He never married.
Karl: He…
Lincoln: (Threateningly) Maybe you should just shut up about him.
Karl: I never liked him anyway.
Celine: He was a complicated character, I’m sure.
(There’s a groan and Karl and Lincoln look at each other warily.)
Celine: (To Lincoln). What did you say?
Lincoln: It wasn’t me. I didn’t say a word. It must have been him (gestures to Karl).
Karl: (Laughs heartily) The idea.
(Another groan. Louder).
Celine: (To Karl). What?
Karl: I’ll go to the bathroom.
Celine: Ah, yes.
(Karl exits room. There’s a scream. Then silence. He returns.)
Celine:(To Karl). Excuse me?
Lincoln:(Looks worried).
Karl: Whoo! Feel better after that. Thought I was going to burst.
Source: Syncopation (Excerpt) by Paul R. Buckle
