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142 in bargains. (Holds out roses.) We must make them do. (Kisses her.) Have I been very long? I had to go nearly to the Zucca.

Lucia Two roses added to our love makes a whole garden. And one day soon you shall lack nothing the work needs. (Tenderly.) Oh, Paulo, beloved, by rights everything should be yours now. There is not a painter in Italy who comes near you.

Paulo (Quietly.) I shall win the Competition. We shall have plenty then.

Lucia (Lower.) Your art needs it now. ( Sighs.) I am so useless to you—and yet——

Paulo (Looking.) And yet—? Lucia, this anxiety, this nervousness is strange to you.