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MR. BUNT

The gates move apart as if by magic, and

from the silent night Lu enters, carrying her little tinsel crown.

She steps slowly into the

light. VOICE OF DANNY

From outside the gate.

And dae ye nae ken me, Lu ? It's Danny. LU

Whose eyes are closed, lifts her head and speaks softly. Yes, Danny, I can hear your voice. DANNY

And if ever I see Jim, and he mat be askin' aboot ye, lassie, will ye nae leave me a word for him ? LU

Yes, Danny-tell him I went home, Danny-to the

Her eyes open, and in delighted surprise she calls :

Danny, there be fairies all around - and She stands with her arms outstretched in

silence, and as the fairies gather around her the Sandman is heard singing softly, on his way back to earth. Mr. Bunt is far ahead of him, on his way to Annie.

THE END