Music: Gian Carlo Menotti
Good evening, Madame Flora.
Good evening.
Come in, come in.
Good evening.
Good evening. Are you Mrs. Nolan?
Yes.
This is Mister and Mrs. Gobineau.
How d'you do?
How d'you do?
Let us wait a few minutes for late comers.
Sit down.
Is this the first time that you come to Madame Flora?
Yes.
You'll see she's quite wonderful'
Is there some dear departed you want to speak to?
Yes, my daughter Doodly.
Oh, when did she die?
Last year, she was only sixteen.
Do you really think I shall hear her voice?
Oh, yes, you may even see her.
Oh, I couldn't bear that!
Don't be so nervous. It is all very simple.
Have you known her a long time?
Oh, yes' We have been coming here
Ev'ry week for almost two years.
We come to communicate with our little son.
And does he speak to you?
Oh, no, he couldn't speak!
He was only a baby when he died.
But we hear him laugh. He sounds so happy.
When did he die?：