Ted monologue (Act 6) — Christmas Candles: Plays for Boys and Girls

Oh, now I see what it is. "Rubber boots." He doesn't need those. I'm going to have some new ones, and my others aren't much too big for him. "Marbles." He's got more marbles now 'n' any boy I know. "Top. Kite"--this isn't the time of year for those things. Never mind, I'll tell you what he wants in a minute. Now, Margie. "Dolls" again. She's got three dozen if she's got one! "Music-box." Pshaw! they just go and smash right away. "Paints." She'd paint up all the chairs and tables in the house and nobody would like it a bit. "Little stove"--that might be nice,--but I'm afraid she'd burn herself. You see, _she_ hasn't got anything good on her list, either. Now, Rose comes last of all. [_Looks at_ ROSE'S _list a moment._] Well, I guess Rosebud ought to have everything she's asked for. [_Turns to_ BROWNIE, _and the two walk away from the fire._] Now, didn't I tell you how it was? People want such silly things! Now, I'll tell you what to bring instead. [_Puts his arm across_ BROWNIE'S _shoulder, and whispers in his ear, pointing to one stocking after another._] ... Now, I guess that's all. It was awfully good of you to let me help, and I know they'll all be pleased. [_Walks around table, sits with his back to audience. Stretches his arms above his head, and yawns aloud._] I really believe I could go to sleep now. [_Drops his head on his hands._ BROWNIE _waves his wand above_ TED, _who gradually sinks down, head on arms, fast asleep._]