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 : ''stirs in her sleep. Then she wakes, and sits up.''

. Where is this&mdash;? Oh, there are the children that live here. Why, they're not children. They have long beards! They're queer, little old men. They'll never let me stay with them. But I must tell them I'm here. [She rises, and standing by the bed says shyly.] I beg your pardon.


 * [The turn suddenly.

[With a little curtsey.] I'm sorry if I've disturbed you; but I was lost in the forest, and when I saw your house I was so tired and hungry that I cam in and took a little food&mdash;without asking. Then I'm afraid I fell asleep. [She waits for an answer, but the Dwarfs gaze at her in silence, so she falters on.] I'd pay for it, but I haven't any money. [Again a silence.] So all I can do is to say, "Thank you "&mdash;and "Good night." [''She moves reluctantly to the door. The Dwarfs sigh deeply. She turns for a farewell curtsey.''] Thank you very much. [She half shuts