Scene VI.
Lola's Ditty.
Lola.
(Behind scenes.)
Bright flower, so radiant!
Angelic thousands stand arrayed in heaven,
Yet none so fair as thou hath yet been given!
(Enters. Pauses suddenly.)
Oh! Turiddu, hast thou seen Alfio?
Turiddu. I came but this moment: I have not.
Lola. Then at the forge perchance he awaiteth.
Here I must not linger.
And thou?
Is't here in public thou art praying?
Turiddu.
(Confusedly.)
Santuzza here was telling—
Santuzza. I was saying this is Easter!
(Meaningly.)
And the Lord all things beholdeth!
Lola.
(To Santuzza.)
Thou wilt not go to the service?
Santuzza. No, no! None shall attend but those
Who know they are not guilty!
Lola.
(Vehemently.)
In the grace of the Saviour
I bow before thee!
Santuzza.
(Bitterly.)
O, well thou speakest!—
Lola!
Turiddu.
(Embarrassed.)
(To Lola.)
Away then! Come, Lola;
Here there is naught to hold us.
Lola.
(Ironically.)
Oh, stay thou with her!
Santuzza.
(To Turiddu.)
Yes, stay thou!
(Firmly.)
I have something yet to tell thee:
Lola.
(Mockingly.)
May the Saviour assist thee!
(Going.)
So, I will leave thee.
(Enters the church.)