"I see; he wants to get rid of him. But if that one leaves he will have another. Such is the simplicity of childhood! And what is the name of my son's tutor?"
"Guyon. He is a tall fellow of five foot six, with dark hair and eyes, and a magnificent head! He will make us a superb Paolo."
"So much for Paolo? Next?"
"Next we shall have the Opéra-Comique company, from which we can help ourselves freely. They sing."
"They sing, you are pleased to say; but can they speak?"
"That is your affair."
"So, is it settled like that?"
"If you approve. Are you agreeable?"
"Perfectly."
"Then we are to read it to the actors to-morrow."