On The Terrace
Michael Ball
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What does this letter contain? Give it to me
But promise me not to read it while you are here. Read it this
Evening. Wait 'til this evening, promise me! And tomorrow
No, never speak to me about it. If you give it back I shall
Punish myself for my folly. But for God's sake, don't scold me!
Hand it over
Have pity, I implore you! I have resisted as long as I could. But you
Mustn't open it here. Oh God, what are you doing? Father Eugenio
I implore you, for pity's sake, give
It back! Father, you are killing me!
What are you doing? Pull yourself together!
You must forgive this rude intrusion
But I really felt I had to say, "Well done"
Oh, Uncle George
Come in, come in
I've heard a million things about you
And you are?
I am Rose Vivian
I hate to spoil your fun
But I was dying for a gin
But don't let me disturb you
Oh, it's nice to meet you
Surely Merimee's for gossip?
Lemon, ice?
The perfect play
Yet overstated
Yes, that's true
And somehow dated
Now a living fossil
How concise
And Alex, you show promise
Well, he is my pupil
Ah, so this is your profession
Rising star
I'm sure, I'm sure
I'm playing Hilda
In two weeks
The master builder?
Yes!
What a courageous girl you are
I hate to tear myself away
But I must go and change
Please promise me you'll stay
I wouldn't dream of going far
I'd like to be
The first to say she's perfect
A face like that
I haven't seen in years
You must forgive us for breaking in here
I'll make it up, George, have no fear
But please don't throw us out of here
I beg you
Seeing is believing
I saw her and I loved her
You must understand what I'm saying
She's not just someone
A love affair is not a crisis
Enjoy it like a fine champagne
Taste, but never let it cloud the brain
A memory of a happy moment
That's what this time will one day be
Life goes on
Love goes free
Some girls are like that
They'll love you and leave you
But Rose, there's only one Rose
I'm telling you
This is not some schoolboy game
My life will never be the same
I look at you
I knew it from the moment that I saw her face
They could never be
And I remember
How many times I felt this way
Ah, the twists of the game
We are the love company
Alex, quick! Some brandy!
You go
I'll go
Quickly!
I'm going
Do forgive me
So unlike me
You look just like her
My wife, Delia
I thought for a moment
The dress was hers
But you look just as lovely
It should be worn
I've caused such drama here
You mustn't think that
It wasn't meant, my dear
I'd better leave you two alone
You're in no state to travel, no
You won't go anywhere
You're staying in that chair
Wise, then, evening on your own
Why? Why must he spy on us?
It was perfect 'til he came
Why? Why must he ruin it?
Of course, painting always was my first love
Weren't you so gifted?
When I'm dead, they'll fetch a fortune
We shall see
I'd buy one now
You'd better tell her
Tell me what?
Before you sell her one
That they're just copies
But by me
I'd love to hear your poems
I shall write one for you
Byron isn't here to sue you
Alex, please don't interrupt us
At least I do think
Yes, that's true
I see a few things through
We often have disputes like these
I know what you mean
I know what you mean
Did Alex ever tell you
We'll be here till breakfast
โWhy his final year at school was rather short?
No, not a word
No George, you couldn't
Please go on
No George, you wouldn't
โDare
I think it might amuse her
I've had a splendid time
A truly splendid time
But I can see that I'm betrothed
I have a little tryst
Too tempting to resist
And now I really ought to go
I wish you both a charming fortnight
Enjoy your little one-to-one
Have your fling, have your fun
A memory of a happy moment
That's what these days will one day be
Life goes on, love goes free
Life goes on, love goes free
I think I know where he's gone
He's off to take his Italian lessons
How could you have let me wear this dress?
He must think I have no feelings
You should have said what he was like
I must seem a heartless woman
I must seem a soulless creature
Anyway, let's not have a scene