Hello? Hello. I’m calling to wish you a Happy Homewarming, from me and home!
[Sound of a needle being placed on a record. “Toyland” melody begins playing. Wally sings off-key and not on the beat.]
Toyland, toyland
Little girl and boy land
While you dwell within it
You are ever happy there
Childhood's joy land
Mystic merry toyland
Once you pass its borders
You can ne'er return again
When you've grown up, my dears
And are as old as I
You'll laugh and ponder on the years
That roll so swiftly by, my dears
That roll so swiftly by
Childhood's joy land
Mystic merry toyland
Once you pass its borders
You can ne'er return again
[Record stops and scratches.]
Was that better? I’ve been practicing. I’m trying to get better at singing. Did you like it?
I wish I knew. But, you still won’t tell me anything.
It’s so quiet.
It’s so quiet.
It’s so quiet during Homewarming.
Everyone’s usually so busy, so… it’s just me and Home for a long while.
But… I still like Homewarming. Everyone likes Homewarming.
[There is a long pause.]
…I don’t want to end this call. But, I have to go get ready for Homewarming.
Barnaby will be here soon! I have to go. Remember, until you hear me again, keep your smile merry, and always know that I love you, very much.
Goodbye.