Play with precise articulation and a brisk, spirited manner. Be careful that slurs over two eighth notes do not extend to four notes; this creates a crisp impression. Only in measures 8 and 15, a single slur encompasses four notes; feel this change in nuance and play them smoothly. The two quarter notes in the final measure do not have staccato markings. Their character differs from the staccato quarter notes encountered thus far. Sustain their full duration with a firm, dense sound to conclude the piece.