Oh, Pierrot, I just came back for the littlest look. I couldn’t help it. I’ll go now.

PIERROT

But Pierrette, look! (He dances about) It’s all come back again! I’ve got a new song singing in me, Pierrette! It’s the best song yet. It’ll make me famous!

The editors will flock to me,

Exactly as you said—

A-bringing gold and velvets

And a-swelling of my head!

(He tries to take her cloak off.)

PIERROT (coaxingly)

Pierrette, please stay!