Suzanne. Do come! (She almost drags him out)
Roger. (To the Duchess) She’s going out with him!
Duchess. Follow them!—Wait, I’ll go with you—I need a breath of air myself; he’s put me to sleep with his Brahmins, the old fakir! (They go out)
Toulonnier. (To Saint-Réault) Very learned and full of new ideas—(In an undertone) I caught that hint of yours, my dear Baron. There was really no need. We are all on your side. (They shake hands)
Mme. de Céran. (To Saint-Réault) I beg your pardon! (Aside to Toulonnier) You won’t forget my boy?
Toulonnier. I shall no more forget my promise than—I will yours.
Mme. de Céran. You understand, you will receive your six votes in the Senate. You understand also that on the publication of his report——
Toulonnier. You are well aware, Countess, that we are all on your side.
Paul. (To Jeanne, as they come in from the garden) That time they did see us!
Jeanne. It was too dark to see anything under the trees.