(Exit Imp No. 1. After exit of Imp No. 1, Santa awakens, stretches, and after rising makes discovery of the Imp’s Commission, which he removes from the wall, examines dagger, reads commission, laughs heartily, and to show his disdain tears commission to bits.)
(A loud knock upon the door announces the arrival of Harold and Ethel whom the poachers have safely landed at the home of Santa Claus. Santa goes to door, left stage, and there finds the two children whom he invites to enter.)
Santa: Well! Well! Well! In all my life I have never before had the pleasure of a visit in my home from two such interesting children. But what brought you here at this time of night?
Harold: We came on the shoulders of two of the nicest men we ever met, didn’t we, Ethel?
Ethel: Yes, and I am afraid we should never have found you, Santa, if they hadn’t helped us.
Santa: Now, that you have found me what is it you want?
Harold: Sis wants awfully to see your wonderful toys, but I believe I’d like a nice soft bed to sleep in. (Yawns.) I’m so tired.
Ethel: You mustn’t mind what Harold says, Santa; of course, we both want to see the toys, even though we are tired. (Ethel yawns.) You see, Santa, we have been searching everywhere for you.
Santa: This is perplexing, but I think I am beginning to understand. Let us go into the next room. Mrs. Santa will know what to do for tired and hungry children, and then I will show you a few of my animated toys which I assure you is a rare privilege. Come along.