当然，以下是一个适合四人表演的简短英语剧本，名为《The Lost Library Book》。这个剧本讲述了一个关于友谊、责任和解决问题的温馨故事。
Title: The Lost Library Book
Characters:
- Emma - A responsible librarian.
- Tom - A curious and playful boy.
- Lily - Tom's thoughtful and kind friend.
- Mr. Clarke - The strict but fair library director.
Scene 1: The Library
(Emma is organizing books at the library counter. Tom enters, looking around curiously.)
Emma: (smiling) Hello, Tom! Are you here to find a book today?
Tom: (excitedly) Yeah! I want to read about space adventures!
Emma: Great choice! Let me help you find it. (They start walking towards the science section.)
(Suddenly, Tom spots a shiny, old-looking book on a shelf and takes it down without asking.)
Emma: (turning around) Tom, please don't—
(Before Emma can finish, Tom has already opened the book and is fascinated by it.)
Tom: (whispering to himself) Wow, this looks amazing!
Scene 2: The Playground
(Later, Tom meets Lily at the playground.)
Lily: (noticing the book) Hey, where did you get that? It looks old.
Tom: (proudly) I found it in the library. I just had to take a closer look!
Lily: (worried) But, Tom, taking things without asking isn't right. We should return it.
Tom: (hesitant) But... what if I get in trouble?
Lily: (comforting) I'll come with you. We'll explain and apologize. It'll be okay.
Scene 3: Back at the Library
(Tom and Lily return to the library, looking nervous. Mr. Clarke is checking some papers at his desk.)
Mr. Clarke: (noticing them) Can I help you two?
Lily: (nervously) Sir, Tom took this book without asking. We're really sorry.
Tom: (hanging his head) Yeah, I know it was wrong. I just wanted to see it.
Emma: (stepping forward) It's okay, Mr. Clarke. I saw what happened. Tom was just curious.
Mr. Clarke: (looking thoughtful) Curiosity is good, Tom, but we must respect rules. However, I appreciate your honesty and bravery in coming back.
Mr. Clarke (to Emma): Can you check the book for any damage?
Emma: (inspecting) It's fine, just a bit dusty.
Mr. Clarke: Good. Then, no punishment this time. But remember, always ask before taking something.
Tom: (smiling) Thank you, Mr. Clarke. I promise I won't do it again.
Lily: (relieved) And thank you for understanding.
Scene 4: A Happy Ending
(Emma, Tom, and Lily are now at the library's reading corner. Tom is excitedly flipping through a book about space, this time with permission.)
Emma: (smiling) I'm glad everything worked out.
Lily: (nodding) And I'm proud of you, Tom. It takes courage to admit mistakes.
Tom: (grinning) Thanks, guys. I learned a valuable lesson today. And now, let's find out what happens next in this book!
(They all laugh and continue reading together.)
这个剧本强调了诚实、责任和友谊的重要性，同时也展示了解决问题和面对后果的积极态度。希望这个剧本能为你们的表演带来乐趣！
