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LILY.

FARNCOMBE.

Oh, I deserve the rebuke.

LILY.

No, you don't. [Gently.] You may leave me at my door, with the others, if it will give you any satisfaction.

COOLING.

LILY.

COOLING AND LILY.

Tra, lal, la! Tra, lal, la----!

STIDULPH.

FARNCOMBE.

Yes?

STIDULPH.

FARNCOMBE.

STIDULPH.

FARNCOMBE.

STIDULPH.

I-- I-- I'm sorry to find you in this set.

FARNCOMBE.

STIDULPH.

Don't be angry with me. I'm an old man-- and an old fool; but it's from the fools that the useful lessons are to be learned.

FARNCOMBE.

STIDULPH.

Try to. Not now-- another time; when this music isn't exciting you, nor these pretty women. Think it out by yourself! You're at the beginning of your career, my boy. Remember me-- the old fool who's brought his to a miserable end-- and that I cautioned you-- cautioned you--!

LUIGI.

THE BEARDED WAITER.

LUIGI.

THE BEARDED WAITER.

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