And so, through all my days

I shun life’s sunny ways.

Though cold it be

’Tis always pleasant in the shade

For one without a shadow made,

Like me!

[While all are applauding this song and condoling with the singer another boy enters, short, stocky, with masterful air.]

The Newcomer.

Talking of shadows, watch mine grow! Erelong

Over the map of Europe will it spread