De kid’s got de right dope, Slim.

[To David.]

Dey’re waitin’ fer us outside: balloon tires, an’ four-w’eel brakes, an’ sparks just w’ere yuh said. Come on.

David

[Going toward the window.]

They’re in a big hurry, aren’t they? They know we’re coming, Santa Claus. They can’t wait for us! I hear them shaking their sleigh bells!

[Sleigh bells are audible.]

Bill

[Much alarmed.]

Do yuh hear dat, Slim?