Maiden from India. Yes, I have come to tell you something about cotton in my country. Cotton was first raised in my country. That was long, long, long ago.
Little Girl. A hundred years ago?
Maiden from India. We knew how to weave cotton thousands of years ago.
Little Girl. Did you know how to weave well?
Maiden from India. We made such fine dresses that you could draw a whole one through your ring.
Little Girl. I don't believe I could draw my dress through my ring.
Maiden from India. I know you couldn't.
Spirit of Cotton (outside). Heigh ho! Ho heigh!
Maiden from India. I must return. The Spirit of Cotton is calling. (Goes out.)
Spirit of Cotton (comes in, leading a little girl by the hand). This is my friend from Egypt. She has something to tell you too. (Goes out.)