XXVII
ACT IV, SCENES III AND IV
1. Although[1] her father is going to fight a duel and to risk his life, Henrietta sings, waters her flowers, makes a nosegay of dahlias, and finally[2] turns him out of the house. 2. The reason is[3] that she has notified not only[4] the chief of police, but also[5] her best friend, Mr. Armand, who will prevent[6] the duel from coming off. 3. So she tells her father to make haste and to try to be back by dinner-time. 4. It is agreeable to be rid of a hustling rival. 5. When a man has nicely laid his little plans, he hates to see them interfered with[7]. 6. It is a quarter to one; the pay-window must[8] be open and you can get your dividend. 7. This is a good opportunity; give your decision.
[1: See Ex. XXV, note 6.] [2: enfin.] [3: C'est que.] [4: non seulement.] [5: mais encore.] [6: See Ex. XXIV, note 4.] [7: déranger, leave in infinitive active.] [8: devoir.]