Tony works a minimum wage job to support his wife, Mary, and their
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TONY I'm gonna kill myself. I can't even afford a mattress for us.
MARY I think it's time we sat down and made up a budget. Then maybe we can start to do better -- and make the furniture payments again.
TONY That's it. We'll make up a budget. You're a genius, Mary.
(takes pen from pocket; takes up sheet of paper)
At least, I still have my Bic pen. Now, let's see.
(looks for a place to sit; indicates floor)
Do you mind? I promise we'll have that furniture back in no time.
MARY I don't mind at all, Tony.
(THEY sit on the floor)
TONY Now, we'll find out what the problem is. Let's see, I make fourtwenty-five an hour. Some day I'll make more. I promise you.
MARY You will, sweetheart -- when the minimum wage goes up.
TONY That's not very nice, Mary.
MARY I'm sorry, Tony. I know
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