Myself, Countess! But how beautiful you are!
(kissing her hand) Ah! I understand the visit took place—and no doubt you are going to dine—with him!
COUNTESS de la MOTTE
Can one hide nothing from a sorcerer! Why, it’s Mr. Beausire—oh! How happy you seem.
BEAUSIRE
There’s something to it, Countess. I found her again.
(he unmasks Oliva, who curtsies, the Countess recoils stupefied)
COUNTESS de la MOTTE
(not taking her eyes from Oliva) Huh? Madame is Miss Oliva—
OLIVA
To serve you, Madame.
COUNTESS de la MOTTE
(still watching her) I understand—the joy of Mr. Beausire, Miss, as I now am able to explain to myself all his past sorrow—
(curtsy by Oliva; aside) Oh, this resemblance is truly terrifying.
CAGLIOSTRO
(low) What’s the matter with you, Countess?
COUNTESS de la MOTTE
(hiding her emotion) Me—nothing.
CAGLIOSTRO
You find this girl resembles her—huh?
COUNTESS de la MOTTE
Resembles whom?
CAGLIOSTRO
(taking the candy box on the table, still low) Well, if not to the original, at least to the owner of this portrait. But here’s Dame Clothilde who, no question, is coming to inform you that your carriage awaits you. Good luck, Countess. You are grasping fortune, don’t let it go!
COUNTESS de la MOTTE
(putting on the cloak the old woman holds for her) Have confidence in me.
(to Oliva) Goodbye! I hope to see you again, Miss.
(aside) Oh! It is impossible that God in making such a prodigy has not had his plans!
CAGLIOSTRO
That’s my opinion!
(aside) But we will assist them.
C U R T A I N
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