[Verse] [speaks as she writes ] There is nothing doing at night! [stops writing ] That's silly! What can i write? [writes again] How i wish that you could be here! [stops writing] That's stupid! Can't think! Oh, dear! I wish someone could help me! Writing always makes me nervous! If mademoiselle forgives me- I am at her service! Oh! Oh-i'm sorry! Allow me! It's such a stupid letter! I'll be indebted if you let me help you Oh, no! I'd be the debtor! What can i write? It's so hard for me Night after night Is dull as can be L'm writing to a girlfriend My little marie! Let me see! Let me see! Why don't you write this As i dictate it [she writes as he dictates] I have met the one man, my dear! Who is it? [continuing to dictate ] On a visit here! I am so excited tonight! Excited? And delighted! Dear! He is so distinguished and sweet Very debonair yet discreet! He's the height of fashion! [continuing to write] My passion's at fever heat! He's so modest all of the while Oh, very! With a merry smile He is made of iron. He's tall Gigantic! With romantic style! He's a julius caesar in mind With apollo's beauty combined So, my little friend, you see He's the very man for me! I'll sign my name! It' s easy to see This little note Is sweet as can be It's sure to please your Girlfriend, your Little marie! Now read it for me Read it for me! [reading] I have met a foolish young man Who is it? On a visit here! I'll get rid of him if i can I'm choking I'm not joking, dear He is undistinguished and plain! Very unattractive yet vain! And he needs a shaking! I'm taking The first fast train! [jeanette] All he does is grin like a mule! I'm frowning He's a clowning fool! He could never learn how to love! I'll grow to- He should go to school! He's a simple simon in mind To describe his looks is unkind So, my little friend, you see He is not the man for me
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