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 *randah and in the summer-house, partly in the garden. ''sits on the verandah. During the following scene they drink tea.''

[smiling].

And so our little storm is overblown. Such summer showers do good when they are gone; The sunshine greets us with a double boon, And promises a cloudless afternoon.

Ah yes, Love's blossom without rainy skies Would never thrive according to our wishes.

In dry land set it, and it forthwith dies; For in so far the flowers are like the fishes—

Nay, for Love lives, you know, upon the air—

Which is the death of fishes—

So I say.

Aha, we've put a bridle on you there!

The tea is good, one knows by the bouquet.