Can they get home to-night?
Jack.For, don’t you see,
It’s late, and they’re as weary as can be?
Crystal.
Their mother’s getting anxious too, they say—
Queen. [With decision.]
You’ll simply have to take them in your sleigh!
[The children clutch one another in wonder and suspense, while the others nod their heads at Santa, with determination.]
Santa. [Starts with surprise, then strokes his
beard thoughtfully.]