On The Terrace

GEORGE (murmurs to himself)
What could be sweeter?
Nothing is sweeter

When the time comes
The hour of darkness
When the light
Is fading from the sky
When that time comes
I'll be ready
Death can hold no fear:
I've done my living here

Earthly pleasures
And I've known many
All my life
I've always lived for now
Who needs heaven?
This is heaven
When that time comes
It isn't hard if you
Know how

Glass of champagne and endless sunset!
These are the times that life was made for!

ALEX (gazing at the view)
Hard to believe that I'd forgotten
Just how perfect life can be --
This magic place has rescued me!

HUGO
The only one not here is Jenny --
I might have known that she'd be late!

GEORGE
She'll be here --
We can wait

ALEX
She said she had to "dress for dinner" --
She's talked about it half the week!
What a girl

HUGO
Quite unique!

GEORGE
Far too advanced for rural classrooms --
She needs the education Paris offers

ALEX
George I am in complete agreement --
Paris is the place to learn

I can't say I share your concern

ROSE
The pair of you talk so much nonsense --

She's better here and so are you
What a pair!
Not a clue!

JENNY
Veuve Cliquot
How divine