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Maiden.

Oh, I don’t know which to choose!

This one has such pretty shoes!

This one has such curly hair—

This one is so sweet and fair!

[The Dolls dance a minuet, the little Maiden clapping delightedly, the Soldiers applauding with drums. Little Maiden spies the Bunny, runs over to him, and pats him gently. The Fairy touches him with her wand and he hops back and forth—while Soldiers, Dolls and Maiden applaud.]

Maiden.

Oh, you darling, darling Bunny!

And aren’t your pinky, long ears funny?

But the Kitty, sleek and black,

Is even funnier than that!

[The Fairy touches him with her wand. He begins to turn about, displays his curly tail, and spits at the little Maiden when she slyly pulls it. Little Maiden strokes his back, and he sings a meow solo to the tune of “Auld Lang Syne.” All applaud.]

Maiden. [Turning to Teddy-bear.]

Why, here’s a little Teddy-bear!

I hardly saw you hiding there.

[Fairy touches him with wand. He stands up, stretches himself, then sits on his little stool and sings:]