4 or more scouts
a flashlight (optional)

(One scout stands onstage holding the flashlight overhead pointing to the ground - he is a lamppost and just stands there the whole time.)

(scout #1 is searching the ground where the light is shining.)

Scout #2: Hey, what are you looking for?
Scout #1: I lost a quarter.
Scout #2: Here, I'll help you find it. (starts searching in same area)

Scout #3: Hey, what are you looking for?
Scout #1: I lost a quarter.
Scout #3: Here, I'll help you find it. (starts searching in same area)

[continue for as many scouts as you have]

(After searching awhile, a scout finally asks)

Scout #2: Man, I just don't see it. Are you sure you lost that quarter here?
Scout #1: No, I didn't lose it here. I lost it over there.
Scout #2: What? Then, why are we searching over here?
Scout #1: Because the light is better over here!