Oh, now I see what it is. "Rubber boots." He doesn't need those. I'm going to have some new ones, and my others aren't much too big for him. "Marbles." He's got more marbles now 'n' any boy I know. "Top. Kite"--this isn't the time of year for those things. Never mind, I'll tell you what he wants in a minute. Now, Margie. "Dolls" again. She's got three dozen if she's got one! "Music-box." Pshaw! they just go and smash right away. "Paints." She'd paint up all the chairs and tables in the house and nobody would like it a bit. "Little stove"--that might be nice,--but I'm afraid she'd burn herself. You see, hasn't got anything good on her list, either. Now, Rose comes last of all. Well, I guess Rosebud ought to have everything she's asked for. Now, didn't I tell you how it was? People want such silly things! Now, I'll tell you what to bring instead.... Now, I guess that's all. It was awfully good of you to let me help, and I know they'll all be pleased. I really believe I could go to sleep now.

Ted Monologue from Christmas Candles: Plays for Boys and Girls

Rehearse Ted's monologue