ACT 4, Scene 1 | The Ball
NARRATOR: And a splendid ball it was! With the finest music and a royal feast. Nearly everyone was having a wonderful time.
PRINCE: When will this finally be over?
NARRATOR: Except the Prince. Ah, here comes one of Cinderella’s stepsisters. Maybe that will pick up his spirits.
STEPSISTER #1: Oh, Prince! Dance with me!
PRINCE: My lady.
STEPSISTER #1: Prince, listen. I’m the one you need to marry, no question about it.
PRINCE: And why is that?
STEPSISTER #1: For one thing, I’m the most beautiful. No one else is even close. Am I right, or am I right?
PRINCE: Um, it seems the music has ended. Thank you for the dance, my lady.

STEPSISTER #1: Wait, is that all?
PRINCE: It was a pleasure.
STEPSISTER #1: I didn’t even tell you what else is great about me!
NARRATOR: Wait, here comes the other stepsister. We can imagine what she wants–
STEPSISTER #2: Prince, Prince! It’s my turn to dance with you!
PRINCE: My lady.
STEPSISTER #2: You need to marry ME. The rest of these women are LOSERS. I’m the one with all the charm and glamor!
PRINCE: Oh, really? Well, the music has stopped again. Thank you for the dance.
STEPSISTER #2: Oh! Would you like another dance?
PRINCE: No, thank you. I must entertain the other guests.
NARRATOR: As the Prince turned away, he saw Cinderella enter the room.
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