Saint-Réault. Again!
Toulonnier. (Showing his telegram) It will appear in to-morrow’s Official! (To Saint-Réault, sympathetically) Believe me, I feel deeply——!
Duchess. (Aside, looking at Toulonnier) He knew it before he came this evening! He’s a good one—I too have some important news to announce!
All. (Turning toward the Duchess) Ahh!
Duchess. Two things!
Lucy. What?
Mme. de Loudan. What, Duchess?
Bellac. What?
Duchess. First, the engagement of our friend, Miss Lucy Watson, to Professor Bellac!
All. Bellac? What!!