Lucy. Tombs of Eastern Asia; isn’t that the subject, Roger?
Roger. Yes, Lucy; now among those mounds—
Lucy. Ah, the mounds—those Tumuli——
Duchess. Come, come, you can chatter when you two are alone! Tell me, aren’t you tired? Did you just arrive?
Roger. Oh, no, Aunt. I’ve been in Paris since yesterday.
Duchess. Did you go to the theater last night, Roger?
Roger. No, I went at once to see the Minister.
Mme. de Céran. Good! And what did he have to say to you?
Lucy. I’ll leave you alone!
Mme. de Céran. You needn’t go, Lucy.