Peter monologue (Act 10) — Christmas Candles: Plays for Boys and Girls

Well, I suppose you can do that. [_Looks at her and shakes his head anxiously._] Of course, I'm glad as glad can be to see you, but I'm afraid the Monks wouldn't like it. Now I must go and put away my tools. Be very quiet, sister. [_Exit_ PETER _(L.), coming back to see if_ ROSALIA _is safe. Waves his hand to her. Exit. A pause in which_ ROSALIA _looks about her, feels the curls of the doll next her, etc., etc. Enter_ PRINCE _(L.), carrying small ladder twined with green, and a huge basket of toys. Goes to wall, places ladder, tries its firmness, and begins to climb, finding much difficulty with basket._ ROSALIA _watches furtively with much interest and excitement._]