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6. For so long now my heart has burned with and sighed with tender love. But what torture, what torment to have no hope of it being reciprocated.

7. I yearn night and day in silence. Ah, this love will be the death of me!

8. For so long now my heart has burned with and sighed with tender love. But what torture, what torment to have no hope of it being reciprocated.

10. Well, you have finally arrived. So, let us set our plans in motion. Is everything ready? Any problems? You're sure it's been kept secret?

11. - Have no fear, dear Sir. - Did you deliver the flowers, the bouquet, the letter?

12. - Yes, be calm. - Did you give the song to Jeannette, and has she memorized it?

13. You can count on her memory and enthusiasm. With her efforts, we'll soon have a wedding and you'll achieve your heart's desire.

14. But please Sir, why do you suffer so much? What do you hope to gain from these bizarre plans?

15. At first I thought them strange, but I think they might actually work. I'll play along.

16. You could pass for a spectre, or a wizard who could please Leontine in all things, anticipating and satisfying her every whim.

17. You'll be with her, yet disguised, remaining invisible to her eyes, offering her unending delights, all without her knowing your identity.

18. I think this role you're playing is fascinating. No doubt the last four years have caused your loving heart much pain.

19. If we can soften her heart with this elaborate plan, then I will count my suffering as joy! A happy reward for my perseverance.

20. I fear betrayal despite our secrecy. True, you've confided in me alone. When you're with Leontine, be discreet and careful. If she found out…

21. Nothing will make her suspect. She'll never believe I'm her Secret Admirer. I've buried my passion under the guise of respect and esteem.

22. My business affairs have often kept me away from her. You've actually been with her more than I have.

23. While I was away, didn't she receive nice gifts from her Secret Admirer? When I returned, didn't I silence my love for her?

24. - Have I ever given away the slightest hint of my true feelings for her? - Hiding your true feelings behind a façade of indifference must have hurt.

25. I had to hide my love behind the veil of indifference. She was betrayed by a faithless husband and I must convince her to trust in a new relationship.

26. I think we truly love only once in a lifetime. If we had met years ago, I doubt she would be so dead set against love.

27. But why not break your silence if you hold even the slightest hope that your faithfulness will net you the prize?

28. For some time now, I've noticed she doesn't despise the attentions of her Secret Admirer. Believe me, I mean this most sincerely.

29. - Such constancy, such love, has given him a sensitive heart. - No, it's impossible that she could love me some day.

30. - Nothing pleases or interests her. Why does she languish so? - Stop praising my love for her. How can I doubt her coldness?