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Finding Courage Through Practice and Perseverance
Kelly
Ohh! I'm never going to be able to get those steps right Barbie!
[after trying the Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy]
Barbie
If we keep practicing, you will.
[turns off the music]
Kelly
But what if I freeze out there? In front of everybody?!
Barbie
You just need to find the courage to try. Like Clara.
Kelly
Clara? From the ballet?
Barbie
Uh-huh. You see, Clara lost her parents when she was very young. She and her little brother Tommy were being raised by their grandfather Drosselmeyer. He loved them, but he was very stern.
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Family Reunion Surprises Amid Height Changes
Aunt Elizabeth
Clara!
Clara
Aunt Drosselmeyer!
Aunt Elizabeth
You're at least a head taller.
Clara
I thought you weren't coming this year!
Aunt Elizabeth
And miss a chance to visit you and vex my uncle?
Grandfather Drosselmeyer
You're already conspiring against me.
Aunt Elizabeth
Don't worry. I'll wait until your party's over...before I perform any mischief.
Clara
Where did you go this time? I want to hear all about it.
Aunt Elizabeth
Well, let's see. I met an Emperor, I sailed on a junk, I had my first rickshaw ride, and I hiked the Great Wall of China.
Grandfather Drosselmeyer
I'd appreciate it, Elizabeth, if you'd stop filling Clara's head with your stories. Just because you go traipsing all over the globe rather than stay put like a sensible person!
Aunt Elizabeth
There's a world full of wonders out there, Uncle, and Clara deserves to experience them. Your guests are waiting. Some people never change. But we can always hope.
[doorbell rings, and Grandfather Drosselmeyer is about to say something, but is hushed; he reluctantly leaves]
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