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I saw it there , the day you came -- after you sang the ` Batti Batti ' the first time and failed . '' `` There was nothing to me then . '' `` The seed , '' replied he . `` And I saw it was an acorn , not the seed of one of those weak plants that spring up overnight and wither at noon . Yes , you will win . '' He laughed gayly , rolled his eyes and kissed his fingers . `` And then you can afford to take a little holiday , and fall in love .