ACT II
CREEPERS AND CRAWLERS
Scene: A sandy hillock—Various holes, &c.
Beetles are quarrelling over a Chrysalis, which is seized first by one then the other.
Chrysalis. The whole world is bursting into blossom. I am being born.
Tramp. (Raising his head—he is lying half asleep) How much?
Chrysalis. The Great Adventure begins.
Tramp. Right oh!(Settles down again.)
[Pause.
Mr. Beetle. (Behind the scenes) What yer getting at?
Mrs. Beetle. (Behind the scenes) Me?