Big Strong Mean Guy

Is there a part left for me? asks Gaius.

He'd make a good Dr. Pangloss, says David.

What do you say? asks Vello. 

I'd be honoured, says Gaius. I usually play the old woman.

What about me? asks Terence.

I'm sure we can find a small part for you, says Vello.

I want a BIG part, says Terence. Like Gaius.

All the big parts are taken, says Vello.

What about the red sheep? asks Terence.

Not in it, says Vello.

The otter? asks Terence.

There has never been an otter, says Vello.

Okay, what? asks Terence.

Terence could play my henchman, says Belle.

How would that look? asks Vello. You as the Officer of the Inquistion, and this young cherub as your henchman.

It might work, says Belle.

What's a hingeman? asks Terence.

Henchman, says Vello. 

Its a big strong mean guy, who does what he's asked to do without asking questions, says Sweezus.

Terence can't believe it.

A big strong mean guy. 

Yay! says Terence.

We'll smash it, says Belle.

I defer to your judgement, says Vello. Well, that's sorted. Any more questions?

Yeah, says Sweezus. What's an Anabaptist?

You of all persons should know, says Vello. 

Sounds like some weirdo kind of religion, says Sweezus.

Look it up, says Vello. Any more questions?

When's our first rehearsal? asks Belle.

Tomorrow morning, in the office, says Vello. We'll do a first reading.

Can Hedley come? asks Terence.

I suppose so, says Vello.

I'll get in touch with Hedley's mother, says Belle.

Why has no one thought that the only part left is 'Girl of easy virtue'?

And Hedley's mother is not going to like that.