LAMB. But, sir, one year ago I was not born.

WOLF. Well, then, it was your father. It is all the same to me. I mean
to eat you anyway.




THE SELFISH WOMAN


TIME: _yesterday._
PLACE: _the village._

* * * * *

WOMAN.
BEGGAR.

* * * * *

[_The_ SELFISH WOMAN _is taking cakes from her oven. There is a knock at
the door._]

WOMAN. Enter!

[_The_ BEGGAR _enters. She wears a long cloak._]

BEGGAR. I am hungry, good woman. Will you give me a cake?