Duchess. (Looking at Roger) Hm! (To Suzanne) Are those the notes you took at the lectures?
Suzanne. Oh, I take others besides. (To Roger) You’ll see!
Duchess. (To Roger, picking up the notebook from the table, where Suzanne had left it on entering) Well, let’s see—(The clock strikes five) Oh, and my walk! (Aside to Roger) Now you understand Bellac’s role in this matter?
Roger. No, I——
Duchess. Examine it, study it,—it’s a manuscript worth your while deciphering; that’s your profession.
Roger. I don’t understand anything about this?
Duchess. It is your duty, you know, as her tutor.
Mme. de Céran. (Aside) That’s a waste of time!
Duchess. (Aside, looking at Roger) That has waked him up!
Suzanne. (Aside, looking at all of them) What are they all up to?