[The tables are pushed back. In front sit the dwarfs

who first play slow dance music, gradually quickening the

time. The Wish-maidens dance in three groups. From a

slow gliding step they arrive at a dizzy whirl. Then

suddenly they stop, break up their groups and sing

while making steps and motions to imitate weaving.]

We dance to the past while weaving tales,

Rosy with mist of the dawn,

Astir with the mood of wilful gales,

Lightsome as leap of a fawn.