Something There - Susan Egan, Terrence Mann, Gary Beach

There’s something sweet

And almost kind

But he was mean and he was coarse and unrefined

But now he’s dear, and so unsure

I wonder why I didn’t see it there before

Come along dearie

Let’s get you off those wet things

She glanced this way

I thought I saw

And when we touched she didn’t shudder at my paw

No it can’t be, I’ll just ignore

But then she’s never looked at me that way before

(spoken) Belle, I have something to show you

But first, you have to close your eyes

It’s a surprise!

May I open them?

Alright, alright.

Now!

I can’t believe it!

I’ve never seen so many books in my whole life!

You like it?

It’s wonderful!

It’s yours!

New and a bit alarming

Who’d have ever thought that this could be?

True that he’s no Prince Charming

But there’s something in him that I simply didn’t see

(spoken)

Oh, this is one of my favorites!

It’s «King Arthur.»

Have you ever read it?

No

You don’t know what you’re missing

I’d love to read this again

Wait… you can read this first

No, that’s alright

No, really, you read it

Oh, no, you…

No, you

No!

I can’t…

You never learned to read?

Only a little, and long ago

Well, it just so happens that this is the perfect book to read aloud.

Come here, sit by me

Well, who’d have thought?

Well, bless my soul

Well, who’d have known?

Well, who indeed?

And who’d have guessed they’d come together on their own?

It’s so peculiar

We’ll wait and see

A few days more

There may be something there that wasn’t there before

Perhaps there’s something there

That wasn’t there before

What?

There may be something there that wasn’t there before

What’s there, Mama?

Ssh.

I’ll tell you when you’re older

Come along now.

Let’s give them some privacy…

Mama?

Yes, Chip

Will I ever get to be a boy again?

I hope so

When will I know?

Soon.

If it’s to be.

It will be very soon now.

Come along, son

Knowing now, that this was indeed the legendary sword called «Excalibur,»

Arthur tried to pull it from the stone.

He tried

Once to no avail.

He tried a second time, but still, he could not pull it out.

Then, for the third time, Arthur drew forth the

Sword…

So that must mean he’s the king!

Wait and see

I never knew books could do that

Do what?

Take me away from this place, make me forget for a little while

Forget?

Who I… What I am…

We have something in common, you know

What is that?

In the town where I come from, the people think I’m odd

You?

So, I know how it feels to be… different.

And I know how lonely that can be

For the third time, Arthur drew forth the sword, and there arose from the

people a great shout.

Arthur is king

I told you so…