Roger. (Aside) “Meet you”—! This is plain enough!—Oh, the poor child—Now we’ll see!—(To Suzanne) I was so afraid you wouldn’t come, my dear——
Suzanne. (Aside) “My dear!” Oh! (To Roger) And yet you saw me leave the drawing-room a moment ago, my dear!
Roger. (Aside) They’re on very familiar terms, aren’t they? There’s no denying that! I’ve got to know! (To Suzanne) Why don’t you come nearer? (He approaches her)
Suzanne. (Aside) Oh, he’ll notice that I’m smaller than Lucy. (She sits down) This way!
Roger. Would you like me to sit beside you?
Suzanne. Very much!
Roger. (Aside) Oh-ho! “Very much!” Strange she does take me for Bellac! My voice is nothing like his—well, let’s see how this will come out. (He sits beside her and, turning his back) How good of you to come!—You love me just a little bit dear?
Suzanne. (Turning her back to him) Oh, yes!
Roger. (Aside; as he rises) She loves him! Oh, the villain, the rascal!
Suzanne. (Aside) What’s the matter with him?