Duchess. What’s the matter with her?
Roger. It’s just since Bellac has come!
(The doors are opened and the large drawing-room is seen, lighted.)
Duchess. At last! (To Madame de Céran) Take away your company—now is your chance!
Mme. de Céran. Come, ladies, our tragedy is about to be read! In the large drawing-room! After the reading we shall take tea in the conservatory.
Lucy, Bellac and Suzanne. (Aside) In the conservatory!
Roger. (Aside to the Duchess) Did you notice Suzanne? She started!
Duchess. And so did Bellac!
Mme. de Loudan. Come, ladies, the Muse is calling us.
(The guests pass slowly into the large drawing-room.)