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Except your mother! Don’t you ever tell

Another soul!

Dick and Betty. We won’t! Oh, what a lark!

Santa.

We must be starting soon; it’s growing dark:

I’ve lingered now for many a precious minute!

Come, Jack, let’s get the bag. [Chuckling.]

“There’s millions in it!”

[They drag in a large bag, from Left.]

Well, here it is; each gift’s addressed with care,

And here’s my list; you’ll find none missing there.

[Hands roll of paper to Queen.]

Queen.

We’ll do our very best!

Santa.You’ll find it fun;

I’m always sorry when the task is done!

[Santa Claus sings, all joining in chorus:

Air, “Funiculi, Funicula.”]

Santa.

Some love to see the children bright and jolly,

And so do I!

Chorus.

And so do I!

Santa.

When homes are gay with Christmas greens and holly,

Content is nigh.

Chorus.

Content is nigh!

Santa.

I love the sound of sweet and happy voices,

In carols gay.

Chorus.

In carols gay.

Santa.

Away with care, while every one rejoices

On Christmas Day!

Chorus.

On Christmas Day!

[Marching or dancing around Santa Claus,