‘I have the answer to all of your problems, follow me for more information,’ Elixir Salesman said. ‘I have been a success in every country in the world and have healed countless people of everything from ingrown toenails to cancer,’ Elixir Salesman continued. ‘Do not listen to anyone but me as they tell you nothing but lies,’ ES proclaimed!

‘Let us go backstage and see what Elixir Salesman does between shows,’ Jane suggested. ‘I think he could sell ice cream to Eskimos,’ she continued. ‘I hear another show behind the stage,’ she continued.

‘I hear the distinct sounds of the Snake Charmer flute,’ Chet said. ‘Look there is the Swami and the snake is just emerging from the giant basket,’ Chet said in awe. ‘My goodness the snake has the head of the Elixir Salesman and he is smiling,’ Chet marveled.

‘Wisdom is know of her children,’ Ancient Wiseman said. ‘I have lived long and now I am old but, ‘I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their seed begging for bread,’ Ancient Wiseman said. ‘By my long life I see the danger that is coming around the corner,’ AW said with a smile and wink.

‘We enjoy the Production Pagentry and a Whodunit,’ Throng said. ‘We have drank the Elixir and see the light,’ Throng announced passionately. ‘Elixir Salesman told us that Elixr takes a while to work to be patient,’ Throng continued. ‘He told us to not listen to Ancient Wiseman…too old…too slow…stutters,’ Throng rejoiced.

‘Yesss,’ said Snake as he watched from afar…