Play Fragment III: The Starfish and the Octopus

            (Found on a pot by Mrs. Ho.  Typewritten on onion skin.)

[STARFISH?]: . . . are stronger.

OCTOPUS:  I can reach long and pluck a . . .
crest of a wave.

STARFISH:  I can grind a clam to powder.

OCTOPUS:  I can wave my arms about.

STARFISH:  Your arms are easily ripped.

OCTOPUS:  I have eyes and expressions.  I am . . .