THE FAIRY Why not?...
TYLTYL Because it's mine.
THE FAIRY That's a reason, no doubt. Where is the bird?...
TYLTYL (pointing to the cage) In the cage....
THE FAIRY (putting on her glasses to examine the bird) I don't want it; it's not blue enough. You will have to go and find me the one I want.
TYLTYL But I don't know where it is....
THE FAIRY No more do I. That's why you must look for it. I can do without the grass that sings, at a pinch; but I must absolutely have the blue bird. It's for my little girl, who is very ill.
TYLTYL What's the matter with her?...
THE FAIRY We don't quite know; she wants to be happy....
TYLTYL Really?...