Trees. [Awaken.] Welcome, Lady Spring. We have looked for you long.
Spring. Waken, animals.
Animals. [Awaken.] Welcome, Lady Spring. We have waited for you long.
Spring. But where are the children? Perhaps they do not know we are here. I must find some way to send them a message. Robin, will you take it?
Robin. I am too busy building a nest for my little ones. Send the fox.
Spring. Fox, will you take it?
Fox. I dare not go. The people will think I have come to steal their chickens. Send Black Bear.
Spring. Black Bear, will you take the message to the children?
Black Bear. Don’t send me. I am so big I would frighten them. All children love the rabbit. Send him.
Spring. Rabbit, will you go?