PIERRETTE
No, no—it was because I went away, don’t you see? That’s how you found your song. You’re right, Pierrot—wives ought to go away.
PIERROT
But they ought to come back again, too, Pierrette!
PIERRETTE
Only for a tiny look, Pierrot. They’d like—oh yes, they’d like to stay. But if they’re wise—ah no—Good-bye!
(She starts to go. Pierrot runs after her.)
PIERROT
Pierrette—if you must go—wait—(mysteriously)—there’s something here for you.
PIERRETTE