SCENE VI—_At Home_ (_Another Day_)

_Hans._ Why are you not happy, little Gretchen? Come, let us play.

_Gretchen._ Why should I be happy? I am tired of these old toys. I want a beautiful palace to live in. Go to the fox and tell him so.

_Hans._ Be satisfied, little sister. We are quite happy as we are.

_Gretchen._ No, I will not be satisfied. You must do as I tell you.