Lionnette.
Quite openly; at least, if they have not already had enough of me ... that may happen ... anything may come to pass.... That would be strange.
Richard.
Do you love Mr. Nourvady, then?
Lionnette (hoping to deceive Richard).
Madly, and for a long time past. I struggled against it. And then, candidly, in the position in which I was, it was the only thing to do.
Richard.
And your husband?
Lionnette (sincere).
Oh! he! that is another thing; I hate him ... oh, yes! I hate him well ... without doubt....