SCENE II

[_In a schoolroom. A large sign at back of stage, “Kept After School.” Teacher at desk, several children in seats._]

TEACHER:

Late today and late tomorrow, Tardiness will bring much sorrow.

LITTLE BOO-HOO:

I’m always late, what can I do, But cry again, Little Boo-Hoo.

LITTLE NEVER-CARE:

I’m the little boy who Never Cares, I even forget to say my prayers.

MISS TEASER:

I’m only known as Little Miss Teaser, Nothing ever is known to please her.

MR. NEVER-SAY-PLEASE:

I am Mr. Never-Say-Please, I quite forget kind words like these.

TEACHER:

To be on time, now is the rule, And I have kept you after school; But you’d better run home now without doubt, ’Tis Hallowe’en, the witches are out.

[_The Witches are seen peeping in door or window.]_

CHILDREN:

Ha, ha; ho, ho; we need some switches, To keep away the silly witches; To be disturbed we do not mean, When homeward bound on Hallowe’en.