麦琪的礼物英文戏剧剧本Document number：NOCG-YUNOO-BUYTT-UU986-1986UTTHE GIFT OF THE MAGIE第一幕Della and her husband lived a poor life. They had two valuable things: one was Jim’s gold watch and the other was Della’s beautiful, brown hair. One day, they go out for a walk.(Della approached to a special comb，fiddling with her attractive hair. )Della: (turned back to Jim then asked) Jim, this comb is strange, isn’t itJim: (Got close to Della) do you like it We can buy it if you do.Dells: No. I… I am just thinking about its strange shape. (开始玩赏梳子)Jim: (Looking at and touching Della’s beautiful hair, he considered that …Maybe I can buy a beautiful comb for Della, as a Christmas gift! Her beautiful hair deserves it. Yes, she would surely like it!Della: Jim (Smile) let’s go and see what other interesting things can find. (于是挽着Jim 的手继续往前走)Della passed by a jewelry shop, and saw a golden chain. She felt happy and went into the shop. There were two wealthy women in the shop; the boss was showing them jewelry.路过一个珠宝店，Della从橱窗里看到一条金色的怀表链子。
很高兴，便往店里走。
Della看到两位贵妇人在柜台前挑选珠宝。
店老板谄媚地向她们介绍珠宝和夸赞她们。
Boss: (奴颜婢膝，动作夸张)Wow! Dear Madam, look, you are so perfect when you wear this ring!It’s terrific!Woman1: (美滋滋地对老板说) ReallyBoss: (连忙谄媚地说)Yes, yes!Woman1: (假装淡定地侧过头问woman2)w2, how do you think of itWoman2: (不屑一顾地瞟了一眼) Em…The color is good… How do you thin k about my neck chainBoss:(赶紧冲上她们跟前，夸耀说) Wow! You have chosen one of the best neck chains. The chain is perfect for you.Woman1:W1, what is you idea这时德拉和吉姆进来了Woman1:（讽刺的口吻） wow, new guests.Woman2: Oh! So shabby shirt does she wear! How do they dare to come here两个贵妇走到德拉和吉姆面前Woman1: Do you want to buy some rings or some chains Maybe it is a little bit expensive for you.(show off炫耀 her ring)Woman2:（骄傲且有点讥讽地问德拉） How do you think about my neck chain Or do you think that the 500$ one is better （拿起另外一条500$的项链在德拉面前显摆）Della:（抑制心中的不快,强笑着说）Both of them are beautiful, Madam. We just come to have a look at the goods.Boss:（这时珠宝商品商站在原地整理着自己的商品，冷冷的说） welcome to our jewelry shop. 德拉走到表链那里，看见标价为40$.而吉姆则留在原地并面对着两个贵妇。
Woman1: wow! (Look at Jim's watch)Sir, your watch is so special. It must be very expensive.Jim :( shame有点害羞)My father gave it to me.Wonman2:（轻视的） I had guessed it.Della:（德拉回到丈夫身边）I think my husband’s watch is beautiful, don't need to buy anything from here. (Then she went out with Jim arm in arm.)两个贵妇用鄙夷的目光看着他们走出店第二幕Della thought that the watch chain in the jewelry store matches Jim’ watch very well. Jim's pocket watch is lack of such chain. She try her best to save money to buy Jim a watch chain. One day met Bob who held a blanket of bread. She stopped him anxiously.Della:(走到鲍勃面前低声说)“Bob, I want to talk with you about something.”Bob:(不耐烦)what is up I am hurry to send this bread to Miss …if I am late, she would be angry ! Della: I just bought your bread. Don’t you rememberBob: Yeah, I can remember. So what’s wrong with thatDella: I brought 5 pounds of bread. dollars each pound. I gave you 20 dollars. You paid me back 6 dollars and 5 cents, rightBob: (thought for a while) answer doubtfully “err ……yeah ，I think so.Della: (Very excited)well, Bob, I think you should pay me back 6 dollars and 7cents,not 6 dollars and 5cents. so you owe me 2 cents. You can count it again.Bob :( Very surprised) that’s not true. DellaDella: (very anxious) just think about it, each pound, and……Bob :( Interrupt her suddenly)I don’t want to count any more, just 2cents.Della :( A little bit angry) yes. Just it’s mine. You have to pay it back to me. (伸出手索要钱。
) Bob :( Complaining) Oh! OK. Della. You always like this. Haggle over every ounce.(Bob put the blanket down and get money from his pocket)Bob: just 1 dollar and 3 cents. (Hold it highly) I give it to you. (put it in her hand with all his strength and walk away quickly with the blanket ) You are so mean!Della: (Smiles satisfied) Many thanks. (Pour all money in her hands and count again. Talking to her) how could it be like this. I just have ……I cannot buy a watch chain with it. What should I do （然后回家去了。
）第三幕Della felt very upset when she arrived home. Tomorrow is Christmas but she does not have enough money to buy a chain for her husband. Suddenly, she put away the basket and went out quickly. It seems that she has thought of something good happy.She went into a house where people have their hair cut .A barber went to Della and with smile. Barber: Welcome your presence, madam. What can I do for youDella :( timid) Sir, do you want to buy my hairBarber :( he looked at her hair carefully) your hair is very beautiful. I can offer you 30$.Della: Sir, I need 40$ to buy my husband a chain as Christmas gift. Sir, please offer me 40$.Please. Barber :( thought for a while) OK, I will give you 40$.The barber took out his scissors. Della sits at the chair and looks at the mirror. When the Barber is going to cut her hair, she suddenly stood up.Barber :( surprise) my lady, what is wrong with youDella: (she nervous) Nothing. I...I think I like my long hair...Barber :( a little bit angry) my lady, do you still want to sell you hairDella :( sit down again, say softly) let’s begin.（正在理发师开始剪时，那两个贵妇也走进这里准备弄发型。