He goes toward the door. Good-bye, everybody.
Good-bye till next Christmas. Just at the door he turns, and says,
By the way, I've got some more of those hazel nuts at home. What do
you think I'd better do with them?
Santa Claus, says GRANDMOTHER, bring them with you next Christmas,
and let's do it all over again.
Shall I? asks SANTA CLAUS, looking around at them all.
Yes, yes, they ALL cry.
It's a bargain, says SANTA CLAUS. Don't forget. Next Christmas.
Good-bye. He opens the door to go out.
Good-bye till next Christmas, they ALL call after him, and they
wave their hands to him as the Curtain closes.
And this is the end of the Play.
Characters And Costumes
SPEAKING PARTS
MOTHER GOOSE--The conventional costume; full skirt, peaked hat, cane,
spectacles, mitts. It is effective for her to draw her lips tight over
her teeth so that her speech is that of a toothless old woman.
GRANDFATHER--} simple indoor clothes
GRANDMOTHER--} suitable for farmer folk.
FATHER--At first in working clothes; afterwards a bit spruced up; cap
and gloves for first entrance.
MOTHER--At first in working clothes and apron; better clothes for the
third scene.
WALTER--A boy; at first outdoor clothes; indoor clothes underneath.
GERTRUDE--A girl, a little younger than Walter; at first outdoor
clothes; indoor clothes underneath, different in the third scene.
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