LISA:

Oh, listen to me, dear--

I love him only, darling!

Remember, oh, my pet,

On him my heart is set

This kindness do me, dear-

Nor leave me lonely, darling!

Be merciful, my pet,

Our love do not forget!



JULIA:

Now don't be foolish, dear--

You couldn't play it, darling!

It's "leading business", pet

And you're but a soubrette.

So don't be mulish, dear-

Although I say it, darling,

It's not your line, my pet--

I play that part, you bet!

I play that part--

I play that part, you bet!



(LISA overwhelmed with grief.)



NOT:

The lady's right. Though Julia's engagement

Was for the stage meant--

It certainly frees Ludwig from his

Connubial promise.

Though marriage contracts--or whate'er you call 'em--

Are very solemn,

Dramatic contracts (which you all adore so)

Are even more so!



ALL:

That's very true!

Though marriage contracts, etc.