Alfie hears Robbie in a disembodied voice, but he cannot confess to his feelings ("Confession"). After church, Alfie leaves Lily and Mr. Carney to pay respects at their father's grave; there he meets Baldy, who brings a bouquet of white lilies to lay at his wife Mary's grave, reminiscing about the "Cuddles that Mary Gave" before encouraging Alfie to find a wife of his own.
Alfie hears Robbie in an ambiguous voice and cannot declare his feelings ("Confession"). After church, Alfie leaves Lily and Mr. Carney to visit their father's grave; there he meets Baldy, who brings a bouquet of white lilies to lay at Mary's grave, recalling the "Cuddles that Mary Gave" before suggesting that Alfie should find a wife.