Snickerty Nick
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[Rushing forward]
Let me do it.
[They wheel him round. The wheelbarrow upsets and the Dwarf rolls out, jumps up and rubs his eyes. Spring and the faeries disappear.]
DWARF
Is it time to get up? I think I must have had a nap. I had a dream just now. What was it? Have I slept seven years?
[Proudly]
I must see if I am still as beautiful as I was. The Marquise of Magog loved me for my. strange beauty. Beauty is a joy forever.
[He takes a mirror from his coat and looks at himself. Glances over his shoulder to see if anyone could be looking into the mirror.]
Extraordinary! This must be some mistake. Is this a face? Well, well, well! Personally I
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