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Abby and Martha Brewsters have murdered twelve elderly gentlemen--what they call one of their “charities,” as they men were all old, alone, and miserable. Their homicidal nephew Jonathan has returned home, accompanied by his personal plastic surgeon Dr. Einstein and the body of his latest victim, Mr. Spenalzo. At the same time, Mortimer is trying to both protect his aunts’ murderous secret and get rid of Jonathan. However, Jonathan decides to bury Spenalzo in the cellar, prompting protests from
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(Abby and Martha enter from the kitchen. Abby speaks as she enters.)
Abby: Have they gone *(Sees Jonathan and Einstein.) *Oh--we thought we heard somebody leave.
Jonathan: Just Mortimer, and he’ll be back in a few minutes. Is there any food left in the kitchen? I think Dr. Einstein and I would enjoy a bite.
[... … …]
End:
Einstein: No, Chonny. You got twelve and they got twelve. The old ladies are just as good as you are.
Jonathan: Oh, they are, are they? Well, that’s easily taken care of. All I need is one more, that’s all--just one more.
For the full extended scene, refer to Joseph Kesselring, Arsenic and Old Lace. Dramatists Play Service, 1969. pp. 66-68.
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