Chantecler
So the Guinea-hen has a day!
Patou
[Phlegmatically.] A bubble!
Chantecler
A balloon!
The Blackbird
[Imitating the Guinea-hen.] Mondays, my dear—
Chantecler
And what do they do at that feather-brain’s parties?
Patou
Cluck and cackle. The Turkey-cock airs his social gifts, the Chick gets into society.
Blackbird
[Imitating the Guinea-hen.] From five to six—
Chantecler
Evening?
Patou
No, morning.
Chantecler
What—?