Joan. Ah, what are you up to there? Back you go, quick. Or else you’ll get the rod! (They skip back to the fireplace) Now you kneel down and say your prayers. “Pray God”——
(The two children kneel at bench with their backs to the fire.)
Children. “Pray God”——
Joan. (As she moves about folding up clothes, etc.) “Pray God make Baba good”——
Children. Pray God make Baba good.
Joan. “Give Baba bread.”
Children. Give Baba bread.
Joan. “Give all the hungry food”——
Children. Give all the hungry food.
Joan. “Peace to the dead.” (Crosses herself)