Title: The Million Pounds Act 1 Scene 1 (A rich man is sitting on a luxurious carpet in a grand living room surrounded by expensive artwork and his staff) rich man: (yawning) Good morning my dearest employees How are you today? staff: (all smiles) Good morning Mr rich man We're doing very well thank you rich man: (smiling) That's good to hear I've been thinking a lot lately about the future of our company (pause) I believe that we should invest more in research and development (pause) staff: (nodding) Yes Mr rich man We believe that's the key to success (pause) rich man: (smiling) I agree Let's put together a new development program to explore new and innovative ideas (pause) staff: (nodding) Sure Mr rich man We'll do everything in our power to make it happen rich man: (smiling) That sounds like a great idea (pause) Scene 2 (The rich man and his wife are walking in a beautiful park) rich man: (smiling) I love this park It's so peaceful and beautiful wife: (smiling) Me too Let's go for a walk rich man: (smiling) Sure (pause) Scene 3 (The rich man and his wife are standing in a jewelry store) rich man: (looking at a gold necklace) This is so beautiful I can't believe how much it costs wife: (smiling) Yes it's a beautiful piece But don't you think we should consider other options? (pause) rich man: (smiling) I agree We've got so much money we should be able to find something beautiful for ourselves wife: (smiling) I understand Let's think about it rich man: (smiling) Sure (pause) Act 2 Scene 1 (The rich man and his wife are at a restaurant waiting for their food) rich man: (yawning) I'm glad we decided to start a new development program It's been a while since we've had any new ideas wife: (smiling) Yes I agree We've been very fortunate in the past but we need to make sure we're always looking for new ways to grow rich man: (smiling) I'm sure we will (pause) Scene 2 (The rich man and his wife are at a financial meeting) rich man: (yawning) I'm feeling a little tired today I think I'll go for a walk wife: (smiling) Sure we can go for a walk in the park rich man: (smiling) That sounds like a good idea (pause) Scene 3 (The rich man and his wife are standing in the park) rich man: (smiling) I love this park It's so peaceful and beautiful wife: (smiling) Me too Let's go for a walk rich man: (smiling) Sure (pause) Scene 4 (The rich man and his wife are standing in a jewelry store) rich man: (looking at a gold necklace) This is so beautiful I can't believe how much it costs wife: (smiling) Yes it's a beautiful piece But don't you think we should consider other options? (pause) rich man: (smiling) I agree We've got so much money we should be able to find something beautiful for ourselves wife: (smiling) I understand Let's think about it rich man: (smiling) Sure (pause) The end