Act 1 Scene 2

Front 1

Miss Minchin: Small wonder.

Back 1

Don't drop anything, Becky.

Front 2

Becky: I'll be careful, I will.

Back 2

I visited at least ten shops. I bought something for everyone.

Front 3

Lottie: Anything special?

Back 3

I'm sure I'll get lots of nice things, but truly, I just wish my papa were here. That would be the best gift of all.

Front 4

Miss Minchin: Charming.

Back 4

I've bought presents for all of you.

Front 5

Pupils: (Ad lib)

Back 5

I thought it would be a nice idea. This way we can all have a birthday at the same time.

Front 6

Miss Minchin: it will be her duty to spend it in a meritorious manner.

Back 6

Could you talk about something else, Miss Minchin?

Front 7

Pupils: Thank you, Sara!

Back 7

Thank you for coming to my party.

Front 8

Lavinia: Apologize?

Back 8

Lavinia didn't mean any harm, Miss Minchin. Please don't be cross with her.

Front 9

Miss Minchin: Why are you standing about?

Back 9

If you please, Miss Minchin, may Becky come to my birthday party?

Front 10

Miss Minchin: What?!

Back 10

I bought a present for Becky.

Front 11

Becky: Oh, miss, you shouldn't 'ave.

Back 11

I know Becky would like to see all the presents.

Front 12

Miss Minchin: They're mission in life is to carry coal scuttles and make fires.

Back 12

Becky would enjoy the party. Please let her attend. After all, Miss Minchin, it is my birthday.

Front 13

Miss Minchin: Quiet as a bug

Back 13

I hope you like the present I picked out for you Becky.

Front 14

Miss Minchin: What do you mean by bringing that doll in here?

Back 14

She is all I have now. Papa gave her to me.

Front 15

Miss Minchin: If you make yourself useful, you can help with the younger day children.

Back 15

May I? Oh, please let me. I know I can teach them. I like them, and they like me.

Front 16

Miss Minchin: Why are you staring at me in that peculiar fashion?

Back 16

I was wondering what papa would think of you.

Front 17

Miss Minchin: Are you so stupid that you can't understand your situation?

Back 17

I'm not stupid.

Front 18

Miss Minchin: Well, don't you intend to thank me?

Back 18

What for?

Front 19

Miss Minchin: For my kindness in giving you a home.

Back 19

You are not kind. And this is not a home.

Front 20

Miss Minchin: Incorrigible

Back 20

Papa... Oh, papa.

Front 21

Becky: Ain't no one here to see you 'ceptin' me, and I don't count.

Back 21

Oh, Becky, we're the same now. Just two little girls. I'm not a princess anymore.

Front 22

Becky: You just keep believing that.

Back 22

I will, Becky. I will. Oh, Becky, you're such a good friend.