Hello, Dolly! Libretto
Hello, Dolly! Libretto
Hello, Dolly! Libretto
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ACT ONE<br />
Scene 2<br />
....In Yonkers, New York, the LODGE MEMBERS march on left in<br />
bright orange outfits, playing various musical instruments. Last is<br />
HORACE VANDERGELDER, with bass drum, followed by weeping<br />
young lady, ERMENGARDE. They circle the runway. BAND exits<br />
Left, leaving VANDERGELDER and ERMENGARDE on stage.<br />
VANDERGELDER<br />
....Damn! How can I be expected to play Yonkers My Yonkers with all that bellowing in my ears!<br />
I can't help it, Uncle. I love Ambrose Kemper!<br />
ERMENGARDE<br />
VANDERGELDER<br />
And I say you're too young to be in love with anybody! Here, take this!<br />
(Thrusting drum into her arms)<br />
ERMENGARDE<br />
I'm not too young! I'm seventeen, and in another year I'll be an old maid.<br />
VANDERGELDER<br />
Well, I forbid it! Dare to be an old maid, Ermengarde, and I'll cut you off without a cent!<br />
(He hits drum, she screams)<br />
And don't cry in front of the store!<br />
ERMENGARDE<br />
I can't help it! I'm unhappy!<br />
(Running Left to enter Feed Store)<br />
VANDERGELDER<br />
(Following her in)<br />
Then by thunder you'll go and weep for a while in New York where it won't be noticed! Now go upstairs and<br />
start packing your trunk, and don't get any tears on the lock! It was just oiledl<br />
VANDERGELDER<br />
(He has gone up onto Right platform; he stamps on floor by trap door)<br />
....Cornelius! Barnaby!<br />
(Trap door opens, CORNELIUS and BARNABY appear)<br />
You stamped, Mr. Vandergelder?<br />
CORNELIUS<br />
VANDERGELDER<br />
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