For Santa Claus to his fairy bride
Has given the marriage ring.
[Exit.]
Santa Claus and the Fairy Queen, dancing and smiling, enter.
Queen [seeing toys everywhere, remarks playfully]. Such housekeeping! Just like an old bachelor!
Santa Claus [hurriedly clears the place up, then hands the Queen his spy glass and she looks through]. See all the little children looking for Santa Claus. And see, they have no Christmas trees, holly, or turkeys. Won’t you make these things grow right away? The candies, toys and other gifts are all ready.
Queen [playfully]. I’m kind of tired. I’ve only been married one hour, and you want to put me to work.
Santa Claus. But it’s the very day before Christmas, and nothing ready.
Queen. I can see you are going to be a very bossy husband. Did I promise to obey?
Santa Claus [merrily]. You did.