(Enter Lisette.)
Lisette I have been looking for you everywhere. Ouf! I'm out of breath. To find you, father, took a lot of trouble. I have run—for they say—but I don't believe it—I heard it everywhere—the Grand Prize. These are the compliments that greet me everywhere. They say a hundred thousand francs. Is it true, father?
Lucas
True.
Lisette (impressed)
A hundred thousand francs!
(Enter Argon and the Widow.)
Argon (who runs after her) Well, are you fleeing from me? Speak! Since you've heard about the lottery, and you know the news, you scorn me.
Lisette
Yes.
Argon This is a handsome fortune. But, it ought not to attract your scorn to me. Answer me, at least. Will you marry me?
Lisette I obey my father. He has told me that he wishes to defer this business. (low to Lucas and making a sign with her eyes to him) Tell him that it's you who refuse.
Lucas
Good, good.