Sally monologue (Act 13) — Christmas Candles: Plays for Boys and Girls

Oh, law! You must have rocked on her. Oh, Tibbie, what'll I do? Here, give her to me.... No, she can't never be fixed. I wonder if I can cover her up, here. [_Moves the dolls about tentatively._] But what's the good? They'll count them, and there'll be the mischief of a fuss. Oh, Tibbie---- [_reaching the end of her good-nature_] ----why did I ever think of bringing you here? Now look at all the trouble you've brought on me, when I thought you'd be so careful! And I told you and told you till I was hoarse. And here you've ruined all! [_Drops into a chair before the wreck._ TIBBIE, _not daring to meet_ SALLY'S _eyes, stands motionless and speechless._] I declare I don't know _what_ to do! I wish I'd never seen 'em! I wish there'd never been any Christmas! Oh, it's a great job, this! Tibbie, you've done for me this time!