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He is to me the most dear out of all the world , for he gave to me my music , which is my life and my soul . And so you may understand that I speak truth indeed when I say that I have much interest in Leipsic . '' Rosina nodded , a sympathetic smile upon her lips . `` But we must go back to the hotel now , '' she said sadly ; `` it is nearly ten o'clock . '' `` And I may come to-morrow morning and we shall make a promenade together , _ n'est - ce pas _ ? '' he said eagerly ; `` it is so good , you and I together , these days . How can I make you know how I feel if you have not the same feeling , -- the feeling that all the clouds and all the grass are singing , that all about us is perfect accord of sound , when we are only free to laugh and to talk as we may please . ''