Hänsel (joyfully dances round the room).
Rice-blancmange!
When blancmange is anywhere near,
then Hänsel, Hänsel, Hänsel, is there!
How thick is the cream on the milk;
let's taste it! O Gemini!
wouldn't I like to drink it!
(Tasting it.)
Gretel.
What, Hänsel, tasting? Aren't you ashamed?