(Zacchaeus and daughter talk on the day after the party with Jesus)

“Dad, people are here about the money.”

Money?

“Don’t you remember? Last night…”

Wait, yes, I said things…

“Mom is upset.”

So, no breakfast?

“No, in fact, she’s been baking bread all morning.”

Baking bread?

“She couldn’t sleep. She thinks she’ll have to sell her mink coat.”

It won’t come to that. How many are out there?

“18”

(Looks at watch) it’s only 8:30!

“Dad, that hasn’t been invented yet.

(Puts watch away – Gets out hourglass)

“I’ll be right back, Dad”

(She goes off and Z is alone)

What did I say? It was all because of Jesus! He had this effect on me. There was the wine. But I meant it! I can do this.

(Daughter comes back.)

Okay, I’m ready.

1. Good sir I heard…

Right, right. How much have you paid?

1. In denari or shekels?

Never mind.

(Puts money across desk)

1. This is a lot.

Can you leave through the back? I hear there’s fresh bread. Next!

2. I heard…

Yes, yes, but I don’t remember you ever paying taxes.

2. Well, I haven’t… But I heard you were giving money away.

Look, I’m in a good mood. Here’s some money. Leave by the back and keep it to yourself.

3. I’ve paid about…

I know, I know. Here’s some money. Leave by the back and keep it to yourself.

(puts money on desk and he leaves)

Daughter! What exactly did I say last night?

“Don’t you remember?…”