Bellac. (Following her) I’ll do all in my power—(He follows her out)
Paul. (Who, with Jeanne, comes out from the hiding-place) Platonic love! Ha! Ha!
Duchess. (Aside) Raymond!
Jeanne. The Ego! The process! The terminus! Ha! Ha!
Duchess. (Leaving her hiding-place; aside) Naughty children! Just wait! (Quietly approaching them)
Paul. Oh, he’s a regular Tartufe,[4] with his double-meanings! (Imitating Bellac) “My dear Mademoiselle; Love is a double concept”——
Jeanne. (Imitating Lucy) “But the principal factor”——
Paul. “But, Lucy”——
Jeanne. “But, Bellac”——
Paul. “But there is the slightest shade of a difference—Let me illustrate”——