SCENE II.—ARGAN, TOINETTE.
Arg. (thinking himself alone). Mr. Purgon told me that I was to walk twelve times to and fro in my room every morning, but I forgot to ask him whether it should be lengthways or across.
Toi. Sir, here is a gentleman....
Arg. Speak in a lower tone, you jade; you split my head open; and you forget that we should never speak so loud to sick people.
Toi. I wanted to tell you, Sir....
Arg. Speak low, I tell you.
Toi. Sir.... (She moves her lips as if she were speaking.)
Arg. What?
Toi. I tell you that.... (As before.)
Arg. What is it you say?
Toi. (aloud). I say that there is a gentleman here who wants to speak to you.
Arg. Let him come in.