Act II, Scene VI Flashcards
OFFICIAL. So far, no luck.
(TOPHER tries the slipper on two more WOMEN.
MADAME and CHARLOTTE enter.)
MADAME. Now, when you try on the shoe, make eye contact
with his Highness. For our family, you shall try the
shoe on first.
CHARLOTTE. Don’t you mean only? No one has seen
Cinderella since you yelled at her two nights ago. You
got rid of Gabrielle because she likes that guy who
might be our new Prime Minister - wow - good call
there!
MADAME. I don’t know what is going on in this world.
Everything I felt was holy and true is trash. That which
meant nothing to me now appears to mean everything.
MARIE. Everything has led you to this moment. Now you
have something to believe in: yourself.
ALL THE DREAMERS IN THE WORLD
ARE DIZZY IN THE NOODLE.
(She disappears into the CROWD. ELLA
approaches the chair.)
MADAME. By all means, make yourself ridiculous, try on the
slipper.
TOPHER. It is you. You who danced with me, you who
showed me my own kingdom…and offered me water
that day I was thirsty. Please don’t run away again,
I don’t think I could bear it.
(ELLA nods. Everyone bows.)
MADAME. It was…you? We both know how horribly I
have treated you since your father’s death. I know it is
beyond reason to expect some of your famous kindness.
I am not worthy.
ELLA. Madame, you have treated me very poorly indeed.
And I say to you now the three kindest words I know.
I forgive you.
MADAME. (Bows in gratitude.) Thank you.
CHARLOTTE. Do you think that includes me?
MADAME. For you it probably involves several hours of
community service.
