Mancini
[Looking at his watch]: Yes, it is time.... He asked me to come over when you were ready. You must change your dress before I come back. [Laughing.] Signori, miei complimenti.
[He goes out, playing with his cane. Consuelo sits on the corner of the divan, and covers herself with her shawl.]
Consuelo
Hello, He! Come and lie down at my feet, and tell me something cheerful.... You know, when you paint the laughter on your face, you are very good looking, but now, too, you are very, very nice. Come on, He, why don't you lie down?
He
Consuelo! Are you going to marry the Baron?
Consuelo
[Indifferently]: It seems so. The Baron is hanging by a thread! He, there is one little sandwich left. Eat it.
He