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Question 1

JUDGE
Ahh good. Show her in.

Answer 1

MARA
Just some routine commitment papers, Your Honor. You’ll find everything in order. I’ve checked them over carefully. The psychiatric report from Bellevue Hospital is attached

Question 2

JUDGE
Bellevue, eh? Age… unknown. An old man, huh?

Answer 2

MARA
Very old, Your Honor.

Question 3

JUDGE
(with a sigh) I suppose I should read all this

Answer 3

MARA
You can take my word for it… It’s a clear-cut consent proceeding. This fellow calls himself Kris Kringle. He thinks he’s Santa Claus

Question 4

JUDGE
(to MARA) I thought you said this case was clear cut

Answer 4

MARA
It was, as far as I knew. This is the first I’ve heard about a challenge

Question 5

FRED
Fine. And thank you, Your Honor (exits)
JUDGE
Ms. Mara?

Answer 5

MARA
Just when I thought I was getting my calendar cleared for a Christmas vacation… Yes, Your Honor, I’ll work it in

Question 6

JUDGE
See you Monday, then. (MARA exits)

Answer 6

MARA
(as she passes Finley)
Have a good day, Finley

Question 7

ALICE SAWYER
Whom do I see about dropping the Kringle commitment case?

Answer 7

MARA
(overhears, stops) Kringle’s commitment case has been challenged, Ms…. ah…..

Question 8

ALICE SAWYER
Sawyer

Answer 8

MARA
Yes. His certification of insanity is unequivocal. But wouldn’t you know, even Bellevue’s word isn’t good enough

Question 9

ALICE SAWYER
I’d like this case to be dropped right away. Isn’t there anything we can do?

Answer 9

MARA
Sorry. The hearing is scheduled for next Monday morning

Question 10

ALICE SAWYER
A public hearing! Attorneys! Mr. Macy has demanded that I get Santa Claus back. This is disastrous!

Answer 10

MARA
Oh, don’t worry. This kid, Gayley, Kringle’s lawyer is just a young sport trying to get himself a little publicity