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No. 10 - Duet - Josephine and Marquis - "Isn't it fortunate."
| Marquis: | Oh, living in a cottage has advantages no doubt, Although it may be small, It's cosy after all. |
| Josephine: | I never did like rooms with too much furniture about, I always think it must Collect a lot of dust. |
| Marquis: | Now here we have a table, a foot-stool and a chair, |
| Josephine: | We're really very lucky, I declare. |
| Marquis: | Isn't it fortunate We'll have no servants, They are such a nuisance and a bore. |
| Josephine: | Isn't it fortunate We'll have no callers A rapping and a tapping at the door. |
| Marquis: | All alone, a Darby and a Joan, From lots of little worries we'll be free; |
| Both: | Isn't it fortunate, extremely fortunate That your tastes and my tastes Should so thoroughly agree. |
| Marquis: | We needn't be particular to mind our P's and Q's Or change our costumes, say, Well, three times ev'ry day. |
| Josephine: | Then we can always have our meals at any time we choose And not sit down in state To dine off silver plate. |
| Marquis: | A long and formal dinner I thoroughly detest, |
| Josephine: | Yes, simple food no doubt is much the best. |
| Marquis: | Isn't it fortunate That we're so humble, We shan't have to entertain, of course. |
| Josephine: | Isn't it fortunate We've got no stable And can't even keep a single horse. |
| Marquis: | Walking miles and climbing over stiles Is splendid exercise for you and me. |
| Both: | Isn't it fortunate, extremely fortunate That your tastes and my tastes Should so thoroughly agree. Isn't it fortunate, extremely fortunate That your taste and my taste Should so thoroughly agree. |
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