Scene IV—At Home (the Next Day)
Hans. Why are you unhappy again, Gretchen? Come, let us play.
Gretchen. Why should I be happy? We have no toys, only sticks and stones for playthings. Go to the fox and tell him I wish for some beautiful toys to play with.
Hans. Be satisfied, little Gretchen. We are quite happy as we are.
Gretchen. No, I will not be satisfied.
Scene V—In the Woods
Red Fox. How now, little Hans? Is it not well with you?
Hans. Alas! My sister is not satisfied. She asked me to come to you again.
Red Fox. What does she wish?
Hans. She wishes she had some beautiful toys to play with.