[_In a schoolroom. A large sign at back of stage, “Kept After School.”
Teacher at desk, several children in seats._]
TEACHER:
Late today and late tomorrow,
Tardiness will bring much sorrow.
LITTLE BOO-HOO:
I’m always late, what can I do,
But cry again, Little Boo-Hoo.
LITTLE NEVER-CARE:
I’m the little boy who Never Cares,
I even forget to say my prayers.
MISS TEASER:
I’m only known as Little Miss Teaser,
Nothing ever is known to please her.
MR. NEVER-SAY-PLEASE:
I am Mr. Never-Say-Please,
I quite forget kind words like these.
TEACHER:
To be on time, now is the rule,
And I have kept you after school;
But you’d better run home now without doubt,
’Tis Hallowe’en, the witches are out.
[_The Witches are seen peeping in door or window.]_
CHILDREN:
Ha, ha; ho, ho; we need some switches,
To keep away the silly witches;
To be disturbed we do not mean,
When homeward bound on Hallowe’en.