Once, twice, three times (kissing him on both cheeks). So much the worse for you. There!

Godler (laughing.)

Ah! my friends, ah! You have decidedly a manner of your own of receiving.

The Servant (entering).

Some one wants to see the Count.

Godler.

Too late, my man, too late! He ought to have come a minute earlier.

The Servant.

I beg your pardon, Sir?

Godler.