Rose.
He saw me act Blanche in the The Peddler of Marseilles, and fell in love.
Imogen.
Do you prefer Blanche——?
Rose.
To Celestine? Oh, yes. You see, I got leave to introduce a song—where Blanche is waiting for Raphael on the bridge. [Singing, dramatically but in low tones.] "Ever of thee I'm fondly dreaming——"
Imogen.
I know—
[They sing together.]