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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. pats his hand.]

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

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

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!

[Same business]: Doc?