(Bel goes to the door, and runs back really frightened.)
Bel. Oh, there’s an old beggar-man there! I’m scared of him! (Begins to cry.)
(Enter beggar-man very slowly. He is shockingly dressed; stoops; is humpbacked; carries a cane; has whiskers and hair, which, with a slouched hat, nearly cover his face. Girls are really frightened, and, huddling close together, whisper.)
All the Girls. Who is it? I’m scared! Let’s run! Come quick! (Girls run out.)
Dan (jumping up). Good for you, Ben! I knew they’d be scared.
Benny (throwing off disguise). Hurrah! let’s chase! No treat, no treat!
Dan. Come on, come on! (They run out.)
THE BIRD DIALOGUE.
SPEAKERS.