WILLIAM. —and the other one.

PETER. Ah! We're getting nearer! Who was the other one?

WILLIAM. [Gives a quick glance towards the door—then as though speaking to the picture.] I must put you together before he comes back. [He fits the other pieces together—PETER trying to guide him. Presently WILLIAM hums as a child will when at play, singing the tune of "Uncle Rat."] "Uncle Rat has gone to town."

PETER and WILLIAM. [Singing together.] "Ha! H'm!" [At this instant,
PETER is indicating another piece of the picture.

WILLIAM. Her other foot. [Then sings.]

"Uncle Rat has gone to town,
To buy his niece a wedding gown."

[Adjusting a piece of the picture.] Her hand.

WILLIAM and PETER. [Singing.] "Ha! H'm!"

WILLIAM. Her other hand. [Sings.] "What shall the wedding breakfast be? Hard boiled eggs and—" [Speaking.] Where's—[WILLIAM pauses—looking for a piece of the picture.

PETER. [Finishing the verse.] "A cup of tea." [With a gesture as though knocking on the door of the adjoining room to attract MRS. BATHOLOMMEY'S attention.