Lucas
He's becoming hot. But my daughter lacks the feeling to marry him.
Widow
She's shrewd and subtle.
Lucas
It's beginning to make him keen.
Widow And, the Baron, who's only a village Baron, hasn't, as you know, much brains.
Lucas Not necessary to say he's a stupid, because all the world knows it well. But Lisette can hear us. Come on, daughter, come on. Madame and I were talking about how your wit satisfies her. She said you were so subtle, said you were so knowing.
(Enter Lisette, listening.)
Lisette (pretending naivete)
Father, I don't know what she thinks of me.
Lucas
So much the worse, my daughter, so much the worse.
Widow
Today, you've joined some ornament to your simple country dress.
Lisette It's to please the Baron, as you advised me. I am making myself over to be loved. I am obedient, and I intend, to please you, that he marry me quickly. So, that's why I added to my costume today.