SOLDIER: I found that hussy Mr. President, she�s in our custody. She wasn�t quite like I expected though. She didn�t resist arrest; she was perfectly calm and friendly. Very friendly (he blushes, and then continues straight faced). I felt bad and told her I was under your orders, so now here she is. The rest of the women, however, were able to get away, we don�t know how, one minute they were here and the next they were off so fast we couldn�t chase them down. They�re up in the mountains now, dancing and praising. I�m just glad I�m not in your shoes.
W.: Go ahead and take off her handcuffs and you�re dismissed. She won�t leave now. (Soldier does so and exits)
(W. looks her over.) Well, well, you�re actually quite good-looking. But I�m married of course, so that�s completely unimportant, I mean, I barely noticed (frustrated with trying to dig himself out, he huffs and continues). Look at that confidence, almost haughtiness; you�re used to persuading many people aren�t you? I can see it. That�s why you�re here though isn�t it? Tell me your purpose in this campaign.
VIRGINIA: Of course, sir, it�s really quite simple. I�ve come for my piece of the American dream. I�m here to make a little money.
W.: Yes, but how do you plan to do that?
VIRGINIA: I sell cigarettes, and we have a new type, as you know, they make you feel freer than any other legal product could.
W.: How, exactly, do they make you feel?
VIRGINIA: It�s indescribable, but it�s an invaluable experience.
W.: What a neat quibble. Now I really want to know.
VIRGINIA: If you keep trying to be clever this could get ugly.
W.: I don�t know what you could mean by that.
VIRGINIA: Speak wisdom to a fool and he�ll think you have no sense at all.
W.: So who do you expect will actually buy your cigarettes?
VIRGINIA: Anyone with half a mind. So perhaps you�ll never have any.
W.: You�ll be punished for this�this wicked cleverness.
VIRGINIA: And you for your stupidity, for irreverence to the corporations that have supported you.
W.: Tough talk for a lone woman. We�ll get you a nicotine patch, and then we�ll see who�s obstinate.
VIRGINIA: It won�t satisfy, it never could measure up. Just like some men who make it into government.
W.: Cuff her! She has insulted me�and the nation. She is in my power.
VIRGINIA: Trust me, this is only temporary, and before long we will have all the power, and you will be nothing but a puppet.
W.: Get her out of here!
(Chorus women start to hum melodically)
These women! Get them out of my sight!
VIRGINIA: We will not forget this grievous insult. The industry will turn on you and bind you in ways you can not imagine.
CHORUS: Oh, our high born leader is being taken away. The rage of her followers and her colleagues will be greater than this young fool can imagine. Do you see this RJR? Do you see this? Oh, the treatment of one who should be revered for her innovation! Help us sweet Virginia to stand proud and coherent before this great threat.