Three tall boys should dress as prima donnas, carry bouquets, and sing
the popular song, “Three Little Maids from School are we.”
After this they should appear as giants and perform a variety of tricks.
For example: Hold an umbrella over their heads, which is covered with
a long cloak. To the top of the umbrella-stick fasten a ball the size
of a person’s head, on to this ball put a round hat, and a veil so as
to conceal the face. Thus the boys will be of gigantic size, and their
very appearance will provoke laughter.
After bowing to their friends, they should dance a few reel figures,
then walk about the room and examine the chandeliers, tops of the
pictures or frescoing. Then play “Puss in the corner.” When they repeat
“Puss, Puss, Puss,” they should use unnatural tones.
It is very funny, and those who are not “little maids” will have almost
as much sport as if they were.