JULIE. Of course. When I was little my father used to make me help him with his books.
ANTONIN. But now?
JULIE. Now, unfortunately, he has a clerk. I am sorry.
ANTONIN. Do you know that you are charming?
JULIE. So you told me once before.
ANTONIN. Yes: at that ball. You had on a dress just like this one. You are beautiful. Beautiful. [He seizes her hand].
JULIE [a little troubled] Please.
ANTONIN. Come. We are engaged, as good as married. Give me one kiss.
JULIE. No. No.
ANTONIN. Won’t you?