And her way across the world is wending
More quickly than the bird or lightning flash..."
AMADEUS (interrupts his playing and lets his head sink forward) No, no—it's no use!... Please tell the director that he will have to look after your part himself. As for me, I have certain regards even for people who go to the opera in Summer. They should not be forced to accept anything. Tell the director, please, that I send him my regards and that—there are more important things to occupy my time. (He closes the score)
FREDERIQUE (quite amicably)
I believe it. How's your opera getting along?
AMADEUS
For the Lord's sake, please don't pretend to be interested in things of that kind! Why, nobody expects it of you.
FREDERIQUE
Will it soon be finished?
AMADEUS