Saint-Réault. Thank you, but—well, you see, I had already finished.
(Everybody rises.)
Several Voices. So interesting!—A little obscure!—Excellent!—Too long!
Bellac. (To the ladies) Too materialistic!
Paul. (To Jeanne) He’s bungled it.
Suzanne. (Calling) Monsieur Bellac!
Bellac. Mademoiselle?
Suzanne. Come here, near me.
(Bellac goes to her.)
Roger. (Aside to the Duchess) Aunt!