Father. Three cheers for Santa Claus. All together!
All. Rah! Rah! Rah!
Mother. Santa Claus likes to have children quiet sometimes. It's almost time for him to come now. I know he loves music. Suppose we all sit down right where we are and sing. What shall we sing?
Dot. Let's sing——
[All sing a Christmas carol.
Father. Listen, do you hear anything? [Silence.]
Children. No, no!
Father. Well, let's sing something about Santa Claus, and see if that will bring him. [They sing a Santa Claus song.]
[Enter Santa Claus through fireplace. Children
all jump up and gather around him.
Santa Claus. Whew! What a large party! Do you think my pack will hold out for so many?