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.)