No. 6
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No. 6 — DUET (Reprise)
(Amandus and Amanda move off slowly, singing the refrain of the duet.)
Mem'ries, old mem'ries, sadly sweet are ye; | |
Painful, yet precious, we keep you long in store; |
(A sound of scuffling feet is heard near the pond, and Piscator rushes in, in ecstasy,
with a fine carp struggling in his landing-net.)
Piscator (joyfully). His hour has come at last. He's mine! He's mine! | |
Young man, the pool is at your service now! |
(He looks up, and sees Amandus and Amanda standing in affectionate attitudes
upon the bridge.)
upon the bridge.)
What do I see? No! Yes! |
(The singing continues)
Bringing back the summer when summer-time is o'er.
Piscator (sinking on seat, and holding his sides.) Ha, ha, ha, ha!
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