MR TODD 
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could I guess you had the key of things ?  Simple as ABC 
—or, rather, as A !  And nothing to pay after all !  “ For 
of all Gods you only love not gifts.”  [Ushers TODD to the 
door.] I follow you.  
[TODD smiles kindly on him.  They go out. 
[The child turns ;  and, finding himself 
alone, begins to cry.  
CHARLEY.  My nice man has gone away.  Old Todd 
has taken him away.  I think I hate that old Todd !    
 
[Enter TODD. 
I hate you !  I hate you !  Where is my nice man ?    
 
[TODD whispers in his ear.  
Oh, I see.  It is when people get to be grown-ups that 
they don’t like you any more.  But I like you, Mr. Todd.  
Carry me pick-a-back ! 
[TODD takes CHARLEY on his shoulder, and goes 
dancing from the room, the boy crowing with 
delight.  
 
 
CURTAIN.