Bellac. Let us suppose these two in the following circumstances; they are alone at night, together—what would happen?
Duchess. (To Madame de Céran) I don’t know, do you?
Bellac. Without fail—now pay close attention—without fail, this phenomenon will take place.
Jeanne. (To Paul) It’s so funny!
Paul. Do you think so, Madame?
Bellac. Both of them, or more probably, one of them, the man——
Paul. (To Jeanne) The male entity!
Bellac. Would approach her whom he believes he loves—(He approaches her)
Lucy. (Drawing back a little) But——
Bellac. (Gently holding her) No, no, you’ll see! They gaze fixedly into each other’s eyes, she feels his breath on her cheek, her hair brushes against his face——