American Playhouse1981

[In the phone company office, George can't help noticing that Helene is a nice-looking lady. He lowers his voice]

George Johnson:
Uh, excuse me, um, have you, have you ever... acted?

[She stares at him with what might be hostility but is more likely bafflement]

George Johnson:
Um, what do you do? With the machine?

Helene Shaw:
I teach the local girls how to operate them.

George Johnson:
Ahh. How long are you gonna be in North Crawford?

Helene Shaw:
[still officious] I stay in each place eight weeks, sir, then I take a new machine to a new town.

George Johnson:
You see, the reason I'm asking is, uh, well, I've got this idea. You see, we're having auditions for our Dramatic Club. We're doing a new play, and, uh... Why don't you come over? There's a part in there that'd be perfect for you!

[Helene looks down, and then looks up, but does not quite meet his eyes for a few seconds, as she is having a revelation]

Helene Shaw:
I've been going from town to town for two years. That's the very first time anyone has ever approached me about participating in any community thing.