(Captain blows his whistle. After slamming of doors, the children appear on the terrace in a line, and then walk down one by one.)
C: Now, this is your new governance, Fraulein Maria. As I sound your signals, you will step forward and give your name. You, Fraulein, will listen carefully. Learn their signals so you can call them when you want them.
Liesl: Liesl.
Frederick: Frederick.
Louisa: Louisa.
Kurt: Kurt.
Bargitta: Bargitta.
p>Marta: Marta.
(The youngest girl steps forward.)
C: And Gretl. Now, let's see how well you listened.