The third scene , as everybody knows , is where the herald comes to try on the shoe . Teddy , still in coachman 's dress , came in blowing a tin fish-horn melodiously , and the proud sisters each tried to put on the slipper . Nan insisted on playing cut off her toe with a carving-knife , and performed that operation so well that the herald was alarmed , and begged her to be `` welly keerful . '' Cinderella then was called , and came in with the pinafore half on , slipped her foot into the slipper , and announced , with satisfaction , `` I am the Pinsiss . '' Daisy wept , and begged pardon ; but Nan , who liked tragedy , improved upon the story , and fell in a fainting-fit upon the floor , where she remained comfortably enjoying the rest of the play . It was not long , for the Prince ran in , dropped upon his knees , and kissed the hand of Goldilocks with great ardor , while the herald blew a blast that nearly deafened the audience . The curtain had no chance to fall , for the Princess ran off the stage to her father , crying , `` Did n't I do well ? '' while the Prince and herald had a fencing-match with the tin horn and wooden sword . `` It was beautiful ! '' said every one ; and , when the raptures had a little subsided , Nat came out with his violin in his hand . `` Hush ! hush ! '' cried all the children , and silence followed , for something in the boy 's bashful manner and appealing eyes make every one listen kindly . The Bhaers thought he would play some of the old airs he knew so well , but , to their surprise , they heard a new and lovely melody , so softly , sweetly played , that they could hardly believe it could be Nat . It was one of those songs without words that touch the heart , and sing of all tender home-like hopes and joys , soothing and cheering those who listen to its simple music . Aunt Meg leaned her head on Demi 's shoulder , Grandmother wiped her eyes , and Mrs. Jo looked up at Mr. Laurie , saying , in a choky whisper , `` You composed that . '' `` I wanted your boy to do you honor , and thank you in his own way , '' answered Laurie , leaning down to answer her . When Nat made his bow and was about to go , he was called back by many hands , and had to play again . He did so with such a happy face , that it was good to see him , for he did his best , and gave them the gay old tunes that set the feet to dancing , and made quietude impossible . `` Clear the floor ! ''
XXXXX Emil ; and in a minute the chairs were pushed back , the older people put safely in corners and the children gathered on the stage .
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