Lisa monologue — Lucky Pehr

Here in this peaceful church the good fairy promised me that I should meet him--How shall I behold him now? Has he learned aught of life, or is he still the same selfish, pleasure-loving youth who pursues only fickle fortune? If he had had the courage to do a bad act in a good cause, then he would at least have shown that he could make a sacrifice for something besides himself; for the most that we can give to a cause is our precious regard for ourselves. Higher powers demand that such and such shall take place; they choose the instruments where they will and none may give up the commission, even if it means going under. My friend was not that sort, and therefore, therefore--Hush! I hear footsteps--It is he! No, I would not meet him yet; I must collect my thoughts. If I conceal myself here--in the confessional--[Steps in.]