The Throne Room of the Palace
Sir Dandiprat is standing in the middle of the room, surrounded by all the Maids of Honour. He looks puzzled and distressed.
Rosalys. [To Sir Dandiprat.] Of course it's to-day that Snow White is coming home.
Amelotte. It's a year and a day to-day.
Christabel. We thought of course you knew.
Sir Dandiprat. Dear me; are you sure? It's most important.
Christabel. She went away to school on the twentieth of June.
Rosalys. Last year.
