(A shadowy line of workmen with their wives and children in their Sunday clothes comes in left)

Harry Egerton.

(Shouting right)

In the dry-kiln, Sam!
And fetch the other barrel, Harvey.

Mrs. Egerton.

Harry!

Harry Egerton.

A Merry Christmas, friends, to all of you!
I'm glad you've come!

(Shaking himself free)

It's all right, it's all right!
Candy, candy, candy, children!