[A commuter train. A new passenger sits down next to another. There is a brief pause.]
-You look like Steve
-Sorry?
-You look like my friend Steve
-Right.
-You’re not my friend Steve.
-No
-We don’t know each other
-No
-Is your name Steve?
-No
-That’s a shame
-What is your name?
-Dave
-Nice to meet you, Dave. I’m Kerry
-Hi
-Are you off to work?
-Yes
-You’re very monosyllabic
-I’m tired
-Where do you work?
-sighs
-Sorry
[Silence.]
-Enjoy your book
-Thank you.
ENDS
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