14- Acid Queen

Gypsy: If your child ain't all he should be now; This girl will put him right. I'll show him all he could be now; Just give me one night. (The Gypsy removes her cloak and steps into the light) I'm the Gypsy- the Acid Queen! Pay before we start. I'm the Gypsy- I'm guaranteed To tear his soul apart. Give us a room and close the door. Leave us for a while. Your boy won't be a boy no more. He'll be young but not a child. I'm the Gypsy- the Acid Queen! Pay before we start. I'm the Gypsy- I'm guaranteed To tear his soul apart. Gather your wits and hold on fast; Your mind must learn to roam; Just as the Gypsy must do, You're gonna hit the road. When the work is done, you'll look at him; He'll never be more alive. My blood will run through his skin. Watch his body writhe! I'm the Gypsy- the Acid Queen! Pay before we start. I'm the Gypsy- I'm guaranteed To tear his soul apart. (The Gypsy hustles Mr. Walker away from Tommy and over to the Hawker. She dances sinuously around the boy who seems to respond in a voluntary motion. Mr. Walker is encouraged enough to pay her.) If your child ain't all he should be now; This girl will put him right. I'll show him all he could be now; Just give me one night. I'm the Gypsy- the Acid Queen! Pay before we start. I'm the Gypsy- I'm guaranteed To break your little heart. (The Gypsy starts to lead Tommy off, but Mr. Walker, horrified at the actual deed, changes his mind and pulls him away from her. As they exit, the Hawker takes the money from the Gypsy, who turns away in despair.)