Scene three

In George's voice- Dearest Lilly,

Thank you for your kind offer. I will gladly accept wearing a suit that you've made. I'm sure it will look wonderful! And so on.

(Within a week, a letter had arrived from the institution, replying,)

In Lily's voice-Dearest George,

I'm so glad to hear you'll wear the suit I've made for you! A package should arrive for you within a week. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised, if I do say so myself. It's certainly not as if I would send you the outfit of a fairy princess, or such.

--A week later--

(On that Friday afternoon, after returning from classes, George spotted a brown package newly waiting outside the doorway. He bent over and picked it up, feeling a bit of excitement when he read the return address. He carried it inside and placed it on the desk, not waiting for the other three to return before he opened it. Though, soon enough, George could hear Levi's voice heading down the hallway, followed by Theo's held and reserved one and not a peep from Rustin.)

Theo- …I'm telling you, because it's true! Birds are the possible descendents of dinosaurs!

Theo- And I'm telling you lizards are the descendents of the dinosaurs!

George- What are you two arguing about now?

Theo-Nothing.

Levi-Theo here thinks that birds are the dinosaurs' descendents!

Theo-Well, you're not in my science class, now, are you?" Theo said very sarcastically, putting his books neatly into his trunk as Rustin did the same.

Theo-No, I most certainly am not, but have you ever looked at a lizard? They look just like tiny, little – say! George's got a package!" Levi said, changing the subject entirely.

Levi-Oh, of course! Change the subject entirely just so you can triumph!" Theo said sarcastically again. He walked over to George's left. "What's in the package, anyway?"

(Very carefully, George undid the small knot tied by Lilly's tiny and graceful hands. He then took the flaps on the left side and carefully folded them up, watchful that he didn't tear the brown paper. Holding the paper with his right, George carefully pulled out the item out with his left.)

(What was inside awed all four in the room. Even Rustin let out an audible gasp. A suit made of the finest brocade and silver-trimmed cotton sat on the desk. George unfolded it to full length and ‑­

contained were a pair of pants, a waistcoat, a vest and a white shirt, along with a necktie. The shirt was made of a simple, clean linen with a hint of an oatmeal color. The waistcoat was made of a light material that wouldn't create a stuffy feeling; it was deep forest green brocade lined with a lime green silk and trimmed with silver buttons and ribbon trim, representing the school colors. The pants were made in a related sort of fashion. The necktie was the same fabric, with silver lining. The vest was a lighter forest green with black buttons and clasps, instead.)

In lily's voice-Dearest George, I do hope you like the suit. I'm very excited to see how you'll look in it at the Summertime Ball!

Best of affection,

Lillian

(Leave George's dorm and across the lawn to the girl's academy)

Lily-What am I going to do? I don't have anything to wear.

Victoria-Maybe I can help, said a voice from the shadows.

Lily-Who are you?

Victoria- my name is Victoria, I'm George's aunt, and I have an idea about your costume. (the song Beautiful)

Beautiful

Victoria-BEAUTIFUL! Lily-BEAUTIFUL!

you're gonna be beautiful! I'm gonna be beautiful!

You'll learn how to… I'll learn how to…

Fix the hair Fix my hair

Tight the corset Tight my corset

Choose the dress, Choose my dress,

And with much care! And with much care!

Would you like Coiffure? Would I like Coiffure?

Or Marguerite? Or Marguerite?

Or a bun? Or a bun?

Or something more pure? Or something more pure?

Soft curls, Soft curls,

Or crimped? Or crimped?

Maybe on top? Maybe on top?

Or something that unfurls? Or something that unfurls?

everthing will counts to be... everything counts to be...

BEAUTIFUL! BEAUTIFUL

For the dress, For the dress,

Maybe black, Maybe black,

Or blue, Or blue,

Or a bustle in the back, Or a bustle in the back,

In a grayish hue! In a grayish hue!

Or maybe a bow Or maybe a bow

So let's start, -- So let's start, --

cause you've got an …….

awfully long way to go! --…L

Now for the jewelry Now for the jewelry

Maybe a pearl necklace, Maybe a pearl necklace,

Or Cats Eye, Or Cats Eye,

When the guys see you, When the guys see me,

The other girls will want to die. The other girls will want to die!

Just do make yourself a fool…ary! I won't make myself a fool…ary!

My miss Lily,

you look grand,

You look great,

If I were younger,

I would just hate…

(Spoken) I'm late!

I have to go the the ball!

And though you don't know now,

I know in my heart,

You will be a family part,

But you must be beautiful now!!!!!!!!

(Going to the ballroom)

--An hour later--

(In walked a lovely young girl, looking around anxiously. Her auburn-brown hair was pulled back into a loose bun, strands held up by small pearls. She wore a similar pearl headband that almost looked like a tiara.

The dress she wore was a sea green-sky blue creation, with violet-blue velvet drapes held back by forest-green ribbons to show the light blue skirt underneath with ivory lace trim. She wore a sea-green off-the-shoulder bodice, embroidered with a leaf-and-flower design. It featured light blue silk organza flounces for sleeves and white-violet ribbons trailing down behind the arms.)

Lilly- Hello, George.

George-Hello, Lilly!". "You look…beautiful!

Lilly- Your aunt helped pick it out.

George- really? I suppose I should have expected that from them.

Lily- Would you like to dance?

George-You know…I've never told anyone this, but I've never had a dancing lesson before in my life. You may laugh, but it's true!

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Lilly-That's all right. Just follow me for a minute or two, and then I'm sure you'll get the hang of it, And…1,2,3…1,2,3… Careful, George, not too close to my feet…1,2,3…1,2 – wider steps, please…1,2,3…1,2,3…1,2,3…that's it, George!

George-I told you I'm a fast learner.

(Soon, though, George was leading Lilly's figure around the floor.)

Lilly-I'm impressed; you've really caught on quick.

George-Don't worry; I'm not trying to impress you. If I wanted to impress you, I'd be making a humongous fool of myself.

Lilly- (chuckling to herself)

(After a while more of dancing and making each other laugh, George offered Lilly his arm.)

George-Care for a walk, my dear?"

Lilly-Yes, Mr. Gracey, Lilly smiled gently, taking his arm and following him outside.

(leading Lilly outside)

Lets Go

George- Lets go!

Lets go far, far away!

Lets go!

We could go to Paris or Bombay!

Lets go!

Lets go as far as we can!

Lets go, go, go!

That's my plan!

Lets Go!

Will you come with me?

Lets Go!

As far as the eye can see!

We can run in the middle of the night,

When all are asleep,

From county to county

We'll bound and leap!

Lets go!

Lets go far, far away!

Lets go!

If we do it now we'll never pay!

LETS GO!!!!!!!!!!!