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THEY KNEW WHAT THEY WANTED

Tony

Oh, Amy, I w’isper in your ear, Amy. You ain’ goin’ be mad with Tony for bein’ so crazy-wild with love? You come in da house like da spring come in da winter. You come in da house like da pink flower dat sit on da window sill. W’en you come da whole world is like da inside da wine cup. You ondrastan’, Amy? I canno’ help talkin’ dees way. I got for tell you, Amy, an’ I ain’ got no English language for tell you. My Amy is so good, so prett’! My Amy. . . . [He fairly breaks down. Amy pats his hand.]

Joe

[To Father McKee]: Look at the poor wop. [He is just going.]

The Doctor

Don’t go, Joe. I want a hand with Tony.

Father McKee

Listen. . . . [He holds up his hand for them to attend to the music. He pours wine into a cup.] Here’s to the bridal couple!

Joe

[Same business]: Doc?