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Clark Kent
[Clark and Lois are being mugged] [points the Mugger's gun away from himself and Lois]

Now just a minute, mister. I realize times are tough for some these days, but this isn't the answer. You can't solve society's problems...with a gun.

Mugger

You know something, buddy? You're right. I'm gonna turn over a new leaf.

Clark Kent

Now, that's the spirit. [to Lois] See, he really doesn't want to hurt anybody.

Lois Lane
[Mugger points the gun back at them] [sarcastically]

Uh-huh.

Mugger

Right after I rip off this lady's purse. Now c'mon, lady. Hand it over.

Clark Kent

Now, Lois, I think you better... [Lois begins to hand the Mugger her purse, but instead drops it] Lois! What are you doing?!

Lois Lane
[The Mugger bends down to receive Lois' purse, but Lois kicks him in the face causing him to fire the gun. Clark Kent catches the bullet and falls over as the Mugger runs away]

Clark! Clark, are you okay?

Clark Kent
[wakes up]

Golly, I...I guess I might have fainted.

Lois Lane

Fainted? You fainted!

Clark Kent

Sorry. [Lois walks away as Clark opens his hand, looks at the audience, and tosses the bullet aside] Really, Lois, supposing that man had shot you? Is it worth risking your life over ten dollars, two credit cards, a hairbrush, and a lipstick?

Lois Lane

How did you know that?

Clark Kent

Know what?

Lois Lane

You just described the exact contents of my purse.

Clark Kent
[looks in]

Hmm. Wild guess. [runs off] Taxi!

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