A circus in Paris. Jenny's 15th birthday. The performance is in full

swing. We see George, Rose, Alex, and Jenny and at the same time they

show that they are thenselves watching.

We are greeted by a whirlwind of activity: clowns, jugglers, tumblers

perform under the streamers and gaudy lights. Various of the circus

performers, led by a chanteuse in exaggerated make-up and costume,

strike up a some as accompaniment -- part hymn in praise of daring, part

invitation for a volunteer from the audience.

At certain points the chanteuse has the circus audience joining in with

the song).

CHORUS:

Take the journey of a lifetime!

It's only just a drum-roll away!

On the journey of a lifetime

Every day's a high-wire day!

CHANTEUSE:

If you've got what it takes,

The stars and streamers are yours!

Take a risk in the ring

And feel the thrill of applause!

(Drum-roll. A knife-thrower appears and with his assistant enters the

ring. Applause)

If you reach

For the moon,

If you aim

For the stars,

Then the moon

And the sky,

Can be yours --

Come on and try!

There's a prize

To be won

Take a risk,

Take a ride,

Right this way,

Have a go,

Try your luck --

And step inside!

If you reach

For the moon,

If you aim

For the stars,

Then the moon

And the sky,

Can be yours --

Come on and try!

(A volunteer is now being sought for the knife-thrower's act. Attention

focuses on Jenny and Alex, seated side by side. She asks him to step

forward, and when eventually he does, it is much to the annoyance of

George. Alex is led away by the assistant)

CHORUS:

Take the journey of a lifetime!

It's only just a drum-roll away!

On the journey of a lifetime

Every day's a high-wire day!

CHANTEUSE:

If you've got what it takes,

The stars and streamers are yours!

Take a risk in the ring

And feel the thrill of applause!

(Alex now reappears clad in a sequined circus jacket. He takes up his

position and duly braves the hail of knives. The trick is greeted with

great approval by all but George, who is evidently becoming increasingly

distressed by Jenny'sobsession for his nephew. As the applause fades the

song starts up once again.)

If you reach

For the moon,

If you aim

For the stars,

Then the moon

And the sky,

Can be yours --

Come on and try!

There's a prize

To be won

Take a risk,

Take a ride,

Right this way,

Have a go,

Try your luck --

And step inside