Bellac. (Aside) Duchess!
Duchess. Ah! You must make some reparation.
Bellac. Rep—— Oh! With pleasure! Ah, Lucy!
Lucy. (Astonished) Why, Madame!
Duchess. (Aside) Reparation, my child!
Lucy. None is necessary, because there is nothing to repair! However, my ideas and my inclinations are in perfect harmony. (She gives her hand to Bellac)
Bellac. Ah, Lucy!
Duchess. Good! Number one!
Mme. de Loudan. You are the happiest of women, Lucy!
Duchess. Second piece of news!