Leaning Out The Window
In Leaning Out The Window, Jean does his best to explain to his friend Harla why and how he is getting through hard times.
Jean is struggling to stay financially afloat. In order to be sure he’s paying his bills, he’s decided to not eat for a few days. This is his act of defiance against his own life. However, beneath his tough exterior is an underlying desperation and exhaustion.
JEAN: No, well I saved up some, I saved up quite some money, I do have money, but the money I saved is for my rent, this way I am one month ahead and better off for it, not to have the stress get at me any further.
It weren’t doing me any good.
Each time I am late, the landlord charges me a penalty fee and this has been, how do you say, been buildin’ up and makin’ me fall behind in my payments, so…
I decided it’ll do me some good not to eat for a while, just for another few days or so, so I can get back on the saddle and pay that rent on time.
It’s a terrible thing to have on one’s back, I’ll be good as new in a few days time, a missed meal here or there can’t do much harm in the short term.
I’ve grown used to them dizzy spells, but that’s nothin’ a cup a water or a tipple can’t fix for the time being. (he laughs) Listen to me, I really sound like a poor bastard. Never in me life, Harla. (smiles)
I spoke too much…not my tendency, must be my mind taking flight again…excuse my words…last thing I want is to ever be looked at as a fool, even if I happen to be one.
Yeah? Besides, a little fasting never does one too much harm!
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In the one act eplay Leaning Out The Window, Jean gets a visit from his friend Harla, who wishes to lend him a helping hand when she discovers the difficult times he has fallen on. 1 Woman, 1 Man. Drama.
