No. 16 - Song - Adolfo and Girls - "Cupid's Telephone."

Lyrics by George Arthurs

[Girls:] If you desire to see your little girlie,
Tho' I fear it's rather early,
Why not pay her a call?
[Adolfo:] I might not find her at all.
[Girls:] But if you were to send a little greeting,
Surely she would soon arrange a meeting.
She could say when she will be alone,
when she will be alone!
[Adolfo:] I think I'll telephone
My little maidy,
Telephone this pretty young lady.
If I may not see her, I'll rejoice
To hear her sweet and tender little voice.
[Girls:] Yes, telephone and tell her only
If she is feeling lonely
You'll be there.
[Adolfo:] I must look her number up somewhere!
Are you there, Exchange?
[Gladys:] What number, please?
[Adolfo:] Ring up "Cupid, double-one-two!"
[Gladys:] Double-one-two! You're through!
[Adolfo:] Hello, dearie, is that you?
[1st. Girl:] How are you, little man?
Call round if you can!
[Adolfo:] I have bought for you some flow'rs and a fan!
[2nd. Girl:] Do you love me truly?
[Adolfo:] Of course I do!
[3rd. Girl:] Do you love me truly?
[Adolfo:] Of course I do!
You know I love no other girl but you.
[Girls:] That's all I want to know.
Ring off!

[Girls:] Perhaps you'd like a longer conversation
If you love the declaration
Cupid quickly inspired.
[Adolfo:] I may be making him tired!
[Girls:] Now you're cut off I fancy it will grieve her,
P'r'haps she lingers yet at the receiver,
Whisp'ring words in quite a loving tone,
in quite a loving tone.
[Adolfo:] Once more I'll telephone
And tell her sweetly
I belong unto her completely
If the wires should cross, they often do,
Then I'll be cross until they put me through.
[Girls:] Yes, telephone and never tarry
If you desire to marry
This fair miss.
[Adolfo:] Shall I send a telephonic kiss?
Are you there, Exchange?
[Gladys:] What number, please?
[Adolfo:] Ring up "Cupid, double-one-two!"
[Gladys:] Double-one-two! You're through!
[Adolfo:] Hello, dearie, is that you?
[1st. Girl:] I am your little girl,
My heart's in a whirl!
[Adolfo:] I've a ring for you with a diamond and pearl!
[2nd. Girl:] Do you love me truly?
[Adolfo:] Of course I do!
[3rd. Girl:] Do you love me truly?
[Adolfo:] Of course I do!
You know I love no other girl but you.
[Girls:] That's all I want to know.
Ring off!