Original Off-Broadway Cast
Scene: “Don’t worry, I’m back!” (”Dear Abby!”)
[Abby]
Don't worry, I'm back! And in a stunning new gown!

[Spoken Stage Direction]
The landlord enters

[Abby]
Why, hello there, Mr. Jitters!

[Mr. Jitters]
You're looking well, Abby! I can tell, Abby!

[Abby]
Oh, well, now, you know what I always say: Life could be so sensational, if we'd all just put a little more mascara on!

[Mr. Jitters]
Mascara? Hmm-

(to Junie Faye)

Wait a minute: you're that young tenant of mine who's behind on her rent! You must pay the rent, young lady!

[Junie Faye]
(exits, with William following)
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

[Mr. Jitters]
(angrily)
Abby, what kind of a party is this? Where are the hors d'oeuvres? Where's that boy with the bagel?

[Spoken Stage Direction]
Abby steps into her personal haze