Y. A.—O, Spirit of Action, you make me want to start at once. I could not do without you. But, wait. (Goes to the second window, draws the curtain back to see the word "Understanding".) Come, friend Understanding.
Spirit of Understanding.—Here am I, Young America.
Y. A.—I am going away, Understanding.
Sp. of U.—So! Why do you go?
Y. A.—I want to go. I do not know exactly why.
Sp. of U. (Comes on the stage.)—Then you do need me, Young America. I will make your eye clear, and your mind aware. If I go with you, you must think. Will you?
Y. A.—Thinking is hard, but I promise if you show me how. Now, for my next friend. (Goes to the third window, draws back the curtain and sees, "Self-Control".) Ho, Self-Control, it is I, Young America! Come, go with me!
Spirit of Self-Control.—Not so fast! Steady, Young America. Go with you?
Y. A.—Yes, on a journey.