(Pause.)

‘The expert said ducks don’t wear polka dot boots,’ said the ponytail girl.

‘He said his boots are eccentric,’ said the small boy.

‘Not normal!’ said the ponytail girl.

‘He said the duck needs treatment,’ said the small boy.

‘What kind of treatment?’ asked the first little owl.

‘Expert treatment!’ cried the ponytail girl.

(Pause.)

‘The expert wants to help the duck be like other ducks,’ said the ponytail girl.

‘An ordinary duck!’ said the small boy.

‘A duck-in-a-crowd!’ said the ponytail girl.

‘Hmm,’ said the first little owl.

‘Where are you going?’ asked the dishevelled little owl.

‘To fix the expert,’ said the pockets girl.