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(FELIZ MUY ALEGRE) Oh my love!, my beloved! Every time I hear this waltz, I see the grand ballroom full of people, with partners dancing away with great joy.

(OBSERVADORA) And your look was that of wonder with those sad blue eyes, while I danced happily because I had near me a handsome prince visiting from Vienna.

Maybe you thought that if I was beautiful, intelligent, or if this sixteenyear old girl , who lived an instant close to you, could be a worthy match.

Now you avoid my eyes and gaze else where as if you were afraid that I could read your thoughts, perhaps, suddenly you became aware that you too are a prince and have been educated as such.

Observe my dear prince, how my brother Leopold looks upon us with a smile, he seems very content watching us dance together…yes itseems a little strange, because we have never gotten along too well, it irritates me the importance he constantly shows off to the world, since he is the heir to the throne of Belgium, and he makes it known. (RIENDOSE) It amuses me…perhaps I am resentful, who knows; father told me you are still single…what luck for us princesses, since here in Europe there is not much to choose from, we werehowever sadden to learn of your engagement to the Princess Marie, daughter to the Empress of Brazil and of her sudden…

Oh please forgive me! I never thought her death still caused you grate sorrow…now I know why you are still single, and I understand it would be foolish of me to deny it of course. I also had a suitor, King Pedro of Portugal, whom my brother (CON SARCASMO) the future king, wantedme to marry at all costs, and naturally that was enough so that I would oppose him. You should have seem his face when I told him how much he disgusted me (RIE) Fortunately, Father gave me his approval and Leo had no remedy but to control his rage, poor Leo! So I am free also (CIERRA……………..) I know marriage is a serious affair, but at this time I am also free and at this moment my desire is toenjoy my youth, life at the court, and above every thing I adore Belgium; so I do not feel too serious yet. Well I finally made you laugh (DEJA…………)

That’s right father, it was a real miracle to make the Prince Maximilian laugh… I like him and his melancholic look.

Although I have not thought of marriage, dear brother (SE LEVANTA………….)Good afternoon.

(QUEJUMBROSA………..) I know I shouldn’tbother him Papa Leopich, but why does he always try to marry me with the first one on hand. Maybe in his mind he feels that I would plot against him to take the throne when you die. Never! God permit, some day I will have my own throne, without having to take it from anyone.

(VA HACIA…….) Perhaps I will come to love him, for the moment I like him and I know he likes me .(SE ALEJA…….)

I amhappy for your approval Father, and I hope that you are not plotting a marriage of convenience for me, or Could it be? However he dose not have a throne like Portugal , and you very well know to what I am referring to… political reasons.

(CAMINA………..) I have an intelligence I inherit from you and mother (SEÑALA…..) may she rest in peace. (MIRA…..)

(VUELVE…..) No! you wouldn’t daremarry me for political reason papa Leopich….of course if it was within your power you would give me the throne since I have always been your favorite ..right…anyway I prefer the Archduke to any king, besides he is the Supreme commander of the Austrian Navy, he has travel extensively, and where he goes there is grate sympathy towards him and his nation. He was in Andalusia, Granada and Paris,of which by the way, he was fascinated by the palace of Saint Cloud of the great Napoleon III, the magnificent and brilliant roman staircase all in marble, and he made a great friendship with him…yes Father I understand you have pending matters to attend to (HACE UNA…….)

Oh! Carlota with his prince you will marry and be happy, very happy! (DA UNA VUELTA……….)

You have made me happy, very...