els from the lily's cup.
The sunbeams now are gathering them up.

Then we must weave some garments for our queen.
No lighter gossamer was ever seen
Than spider web woven by fairy hands
To wear when dancing on the moonlit sands.

So now good-bye, we all must skip away;
(We'll take dear Cupid with us, if we may,
To catch the butterflies and paint their wings.)
We wish you all the joy that springtime brings,

[Fairies and Cupid Exit]

Paolo, turning to Virginia--
'Tis thoughts of you have sped me on my way;
Virginia, dear, I seek your hand to-day.

[Paolo, taking Virginia's hands, looks into her eyes.]

Reflections

Paolo--
Deep in your eyes are glowing
Lights that are soft and true;
While in their centre mirrored
Is the love that I feel for you.

_Refrain_--
Though but reflections
Mirrored in loving eyes,
Such pretty fancies
Deepen our glad surprise.

Love lights so true and tender,
Framing my picture there,
Rival in warmth and splendour
Flashes from jewels rare.

Virginia--
My love had wildly fluttered to be free,
It beat its wings against the prison bars;
But now I know it yearned but unto thee
Of all beneath the sun and silent stars.

It sought with passion's ardency to reach
Some haven wherein it could welcome rest;
It only needed Cupid's dart to teach,
The goal it sought for was within your breast.

[Paolo encircles Virginia with his arm]

Love's Confidence

Paolo--
Your lips, for kisses ripe,
In sweetest lines are laid;
You lift your face to mine
Unblushing, unafraid.

For love has confidence
And nought but love repays
The sweet confiding trust
Your nestling touch conveys.

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