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Act I
Scene 1

Cottage in an Arabian village.
Amin is in charge of the farm; he is petting a lamb.

Amin
My little one, you feel drowsy today, don't you? I'll give you a bath in the pool and then take
you in the sun, so that you'll feel cheerful
(Enter several BOYS.)

First Boy
What are you doing, Amin? Always busy with the home and farm, isn't he? We've come to
play a game today; now what shall we play?
Second Boy
Yes, let's play kus kus.
(BOYS play, AMIN leading. One boy pushes another, who falls down and hits him back. AMIN
reconciles them. They continue the game. After it is finished, they rest, sitting on blocks of
wood.)

Third Boy
Do you know, Amin, what great fun we had on our way here! There was a camel laden with
dates. We made a hole in the sack and took out a lot of dates. See, we all have our pockets
full. Would you like some? (AMIN smiles.)

First Boy
I'm sure you would; take some!

Amin
No, I won't take any.

Second Boy
Why? Don't you like them?

Amin
Yes, I like dates, but I don't like this way of taking them. It isn't fair.

Second Boy
Fair! Ha! ha! ha! (All the boys laugh.) What is fair and unfair in these few dates? You're a funny
fellow, Amin.
Third Boy
Do you know, Amin, we've planned to go to town today to have a jolly good time.

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