Duchess. Well, where is your Toulonnier?

Saint-Réault. He just received a telegram.

Mme. de Céran. (Aside) That confirms the appointment. Good!—But why—? (Enter Toulonnier) Ah—At last!

All. It’s he! Ah! Ah!

(Toulonnier comes down-stage, surrounded by the company.)

Mme. de Céran. My dear Secretary General!

Saint-Réault. My dear Toulonnier!

Mme. de Céran. Well, the telegram——?

Bellac. It’s about poor Revel, is it not?

Toulonnier. (Embarrassed) Yes, about Revel.