CURTAIN
ACT II
Time: One week before Christmas.
Scene: Inside the garden. At back, the wall. Against it (R.), the Doll bed. Left, small trees with toys. Down Center and across Front, garden paths. Prince and Peter in Monks' robes and sandals. Prince sitting idly on a wheelbarrow. Peter working with rake in the Doll bed. Tools, watering can, etc., scattered about.
Prince [crossly]. Well, I don't see how you can stand this place, Peter. I've had more than enough—I'm just sick of it, I am.
Peter [still working], I'm sorry, your Highness.
Prince. Yes, that's what you always say. I wish you would stop that everlasting work and come here and tell me why you're sorry? Why in the world do you keep on working and working? I believe you like it. Come here, I tell you!
[Peter comes forward and leans on rake to
talk with him.