Alma. My parents took care of your brother, he said,--I'll take care of you!--Well, and then he found a teacher for me who held a cercle musical--that means a musical circle--made up of young ladies of the best families.--One is engaged to a lieutenant of the Hussars.
Robert. And what is the teacher's name?
Alma. (Suspiciously) What do you want to know for?
Robert. Because it can't be any secret!
Alma. Her name is Signora Paulucci.
Heinecke. (Enthusiastically) Real Italian!
Robert. (Taking out his note-book) And her address?
Alma. (Quickly) You don't need to go there. It's true!
Robert. Of course it's true. But I'd like to hear the teacher's own opinion about your voice. (Alma looks quickly toward Auguste)
Auguste. You can go to her lesson with her tomorrow.