Blanche. Now let us go and ask the Queen if she will join us and forgive us.
Flora (whose voice trembles a little):
I have nothing to pardon, 'twas all a mistake.
And the sweetest amends you are willing to make;
Hereafter, dear girls, we'll be comrades and friends,
Till, unclouded, our life at this pleasant school ends.
Granny. Kiss the Queen, dearies, and then eat your cake and cream. It is Flora's box. You see now the result of the dream. Instead of sending a box, the uncle, who is really at heart very kind, sent a liberal sum of money, and Flora directed this feast to be purchased.
[All the girls kiss Flora, who beams gratefully upon them.]
Granny (to the birds). Sit right on the floor, you sweet birdies, and you shall have a share in the good things. I must go now. My duty as grand regulator is done.
Christabel (laying down her plate). Girls, I have my suspicions about that funny old woman. Let's catch her, and see if she isn't somebody in disguise.
[All the girls run to Granny with shouts and laughter. They pull off the bonnet, cape, spectacles, and cloak. Their teacher, Miss Foster, stands revealed.]
Christabel. I knew it. I knew it. You dear! You dear! What a lesson you have taught us! I shall never forget it.
Morna. So much better than reading us a long lecture.