They are so nice. My Tango! I want to dance. Who is going to dance with me? [Looks around, seeking Bezano, who turns away sadly.] Who, then?
Voices
Baron! Let the Baron dance! Baron!
Baron
All right. [Takes Consuelo's arm, and stands in the centre of a circle which is formed.] I do not know how to dance the Tango, but I shall hold tight. Dance, Consuelo. [He stands with legs spread, heavily and awkwardly, like an iron-moulded man, holding Consuelo's arm firmly and seriously.]
Mancini
[Applauding]: Bravo! Bravo! [Consuelo makes a few restless movements, and pulls her arm away.]
Consuelo
No, I can't this way. How stupid! Let me go! [She goes to Zinida and embraces her, as if hiding herself. The music still plays. The Baron goes off quietly to the side. There is an unfriendly silence among the cast. They shrug their shoulders.]
Mancini