Mary Poppins Page #4

Mr. Banks:

I hope not.

Mary Poppins:

Now, about my wages. The reference here is very obscure.

Mr. Banks:

Very obscure.

Mary Poppins:

We must be very clear on that point, mustn't we?

Mr. Banks:

Yes, we must indeed.

Mary Poppins:

I shall require every second Tuesday off.

Mr. Banks:

Every Tuesday.

Mary Poppins:

On second thoughts, I believe a trial period would be wise. Hmm. I'll give you one week. I'll know

by then. I'll see the children now. Thank you.

Close your mouth please, Michael. We are not a codfish. Well, don't stand there staring. Best

foot forward. Spit spot!

Mrs. Banks:

George? Aah! George, what on earth are you doing? I thought you were interviewing nannies.

Mr. Banks:

I was! I was!

Mrs. Banks:

You mean you've selected one already?

Mr. Banks:

Yes, it's done. It's, it's all done.

Mrs. Banks:

Well, where is she?

Mr. Banks:

What? Well, eh, she's in the nursery of course, I mean. I put her to work straightaway, I mean.

Mrs. Banks:

How clever of you! I would have muddled the whole thing. Tell me, is she everything that we'd

hoped she be?

Mr. Banks:

Well, I - it all happened rather quickly. I mean, I-- I, uh--

Mrs. Banks:

Will she be firm? Will she give commands? Will she mold our young breed?

Mr. Banks:

You know, Winifred, I think she will. I think she will.

Mrs. Banks:

In that case, perhaps you'd better tell Ellen to dismiss the others.

Mr. Banks:

The others? Oh, yes. Ellen?

Ellen:

Y-yes, sir?

Mr. Banks:

Tell the other applicants they may go. The position has been filled.

Ellen:

The others, sir?

Mr. Banks:

Yes, the others. How many n-nannies does she think we need in this house?

Ellen:

The position has been filled.

Jane:

I'm afraid the nursery isn't very tidy.

Mary Poppins:

It is rather like a bear pit, isn't it?

Michael:

That's a funny sort of bag.

Mary Poppins:

Carpet.

Michael:

You mean to carry carpets in?

Mary Poppins:

No. Made of.

Jane:

This is your room, and there's a lovely view of the park.

Mary Poppins:

Hmm. Well, it's not exactly Buckingham Palace. Still, it's clean. Yes, I think it will be quite

suitable. Just needs a touch here and there. Well, first things first. I always say, the place to

hang a hat is on a hat stand. Ah! This will never do! I much prefer seeing all of my face at the

same time.

Michael:

There-- but there was nothing in it.

Mary Poppins:

Never judge things by their appearance. Even carpetbags. I'm sure I never do. A thing of beauty

is a joy forever. Mmm, a little more light, perhaps.

Michael:

We better keep an eye on this one. She's tricky.

Jane:

She's wonderful.

Mary Poppins:

Much better! Now, let me see. That's funny. I always carry it with me. It must be here

somewhere.

Michael:

What?

Mary Poppins:

My tape measure.

Michael:

What do you want it for?

Mary Poppins:

I want to see how you two measure up. Well, that's the funniest thing I ever saw. I know it's

down here somewhere. Ah, ha-ha, ha-ha! Here it is. Good. Come along, then. Quickly. Head up,

Michael. Don't slouch. Just as I thought. Extremely stubborn and suspicious.

Michael:

I am not!

Mary Poppins:

See for yourself.

Michael:

"Extremely stubborn and sus--"

Mary Poppins:

Suspicious.

Now you, Jane. Mmm. "Rather inclined to giggle. Doesn't put things away."

Michael:

How 'bout you?

Mary Poppins:

Very well. Hold this for me. As I expected. "Mary Poppins. Practically perfect in every way."

Jane:

Mary Poppins! Is that your name? It's lovely.

Mary Poppins:

Thank you. I've always liked it. Now, shall we get on with it?

Jane:

Get on with what?

Mary Poppins:

In your advertisement, did you not specifically request to play games?

Jane:

Oh, yes!

Mary Poppins:

Very well, then. Our first game is called "well begun is half done."

Michael:

I don't like the sound of that.

Mary Poppins:

Otherwise entitled, "let's tidy up the nursery."

Michael:

I told you she was tricky.

Mary Poppins:

Shall we begin?

Jane:

It is a game, isn't it, Mary Poppins?

Mary Poppins:

Well, it depends on your point of view. You see,

In every job that must be done,

There is an element of fun.

You find the fun, and snap!

The job's a game.

And every task you undertake

Becomes a piece of cake

A lark, a spree it's very clear to see

That a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down

The medicine go down

Medicine go down

Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down

In a most delightful way

A robin feathering his nest

Has very little time to rest

While gathering his bits of twine and twig

Though quite intent in his pursuit,

He has a merry tune to toot

He knows a song will move the job along

For a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down

The medicine go down

Medicine go down

Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down

In a most delightful way

The honeybees that fetch the nectar from the flowers to the comb

Never tire of ever buzzing to and fro

Because they take a little nip from every flower that they sip

And hence

Reflection:

And hence

Mary Poppins:

They find

Reflection:

They find

Mary Poppins & Reflection:

Their task is not a grind

Mary Poppins:

Cheeky.

Don't be all day about it, please.

Michael:

Let me out! Let me out! Let me out!

Mary Poppins:

Well, that was very--

Thank you now-- when you've quite finished!

Thank you. That will be quite sufficient. Hats and coats, please. It's time for our outing in the

park.

Michael:

I don't want an outing. I want to tidy up the nursery again.

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