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''orders that they have knocked down trees, laid a foundation and put up the walls and roof, so that she is now hidden from view. ‘Windows,’ cries , and rushes them in, ‘Roses,’ and  arrives breathless with a festoon for the door. Thus springs into existence the most delicious little house for beginners.'')

. I think it is finished.

. There is no knocker on the door. ( hangs up the sole of his shoe.) There is no chimney; we must have a chimney. (They await his deliberations anxiously.)

(unwisely critical). It certainly does need a chimney.

(He is again wearing his hat, which seizes, knocks the top off it and places on the roof. In the friendliest way smoke begins to come out of the hat.)

(with his hand on the knocker). All look your best; the first impression is awfully important. (He knocks, and after a dreadful moment of suspense, in which they cannot help wondering if any one is inside, the door opens