MANUEL: You see, I speak English well, I learned it from a book. Hhhello. I am English. Hhhello.
(he leans down behind the desk, Major enters SL, can hear Manuel, but only sees the Moose)
MANUEL’S VOICE: How are you, Sir? I can speak English.
(Manuel stands up momentarily just as the Major turns away)
MANUEL: Ah hello, Major. How are you today?
MAJOR: Er. . . er. . . er I I I I I’m fine, thank you.
(turns, but Manuel has disappeared again)
MANUEL’S VOICE: Is a beautiful day today.
(peering closely at the moose)
MAJOR: Is it? Yes, yes, I suppose it is…..
MANUEL’S VOICE: I can speak English. I learned it from a book.
MAJOR: Did you? Did you really?
(Basil enters SR with a hammer)

SL = Stage Left
SR = Stage Right