SCENE I
Little Maiden’s Room on Christmas Eve
[In the bed at center the Maiden lies asleep in her little frilled night cap and gown. Her stocking is hung on the bedpost. At the left on a small table a tiny candle burns.
At the right is a large arm-chair with a picture-book and doll lying upon it.
Enter the Christmas Fairy at right. She wears a loose, white frock with crêpe paper wings and a wreath of holly, and carries a little silver, star-tipped wand.]
Fairy.
Oh, I am Santa Claus’ Fairy!
I’m the Dreams-of-Christmas Fairy!
Where a little child lies sleeping
[Tiptoes to bedside.]
I come softly, softly creeping
And I weave my magic, so!
[Waves wand gently above little Maiden.]
Dream-dust, dream-dust on her eyes
Make this maiden sweet to rise,—
Through the gates of Dreamland go!
With my fairy spell to wake you
[Maiden rises dreamily and is led slowly
toward the exit at left by the Fairy.]
To the Dream-toy Shop I’ll take you,
Where the Dream-toys dance and play
On the eve of Christmas day!
[Curtain]