CYRANO.

I may be compelled to leave you sooner.

(He closes his eyes and remains silent a moment. Sister Martha appears in the rear going to the Chapel. Roxane sees her, and nods.)

ROXANE (to Cyrano).

How is it you do not tease Sister Martha to-day?

CYRANO (rapidly, opening his eyes).

Tease? Of course!

(with affected severity).

Sister Martha! Come here.

(Sister Martha goes up to him.)