Duet Lisa And Julia lyrics

LISA:
Oh, listen to me, dear--
I love him only, darling!
Remember, oh, my pet,
On him my heart is set
This kindness do me, dear-
Nor leave me lonely, darling!
Be merciful, my pet,
Our love do not forget!

JULIA:
Now don`t be foolish, dear--
You couldn`t play it, darling!
It`s `leading business`, pet
And you`re but a soubrette.
So don`t be mulish, dear-
Although I say it, darling,
It`s not your line, my pet--
I play that part, you bet!
I play that part--
I play that part, you bet!

(LISA overwhelmed with grief.)

NOT:
The lady`s right. Though Julia`s engagement
Was for the stage meant--
It certainly frees Ludwig from his
Connubial promise.
Though marriage contracts--or whate`er you call `em--
Are very solemn,
Dramatic contracts (which you all adore so)
Are even more so!

ALL:
That`s very true!
Though marriage contracts, etc