Bellerose, you have said the only intelligent thing yet heard to-day. I would not for the world make holes in the cloak of Thespis.
(He rises and throws a small bag upon the stage).
Catch this purse and hold your tongue!
THE AUDIENCE (bewildered).
JODELET (picking up the purse and weighing it).
For the same price, Sir, you may daily prevent the performance of "La Clorise"!....
THE AUDIENCE.
Hu!.... Hu!....
JODELET.