LUCIE. And what will it be?
BRIGNAC. Some conflict, some incident—trouble.
LUCIE. Trouble at Châteauneuf?
BRIGNAC. I’m quite aware that Châteauneuf is most confoundedly peaceable. One gets no chance. I count more upon Balureau than on anything else. [Pause] Is Annette with her friend Gabrielle?
LUCIE. No.
BRIGNAC. But this is Tuesday.
LUCIE. It’s not time for her to go yet.
BRIGNAC. Yes, but if she puts it off till too late.
LUCIE. I’ve wanted for some time to speak to you about Annette. Don’t you think she goes to the Bernins a little too often?
BRIGNAC. Not at all. They’re very influential people and may be useful to me. Call her. [He goes to the door to the left and calls himself] Annette! [Coming back] Annette goes three times a week to practise with Mademoiselle Bernin, who goes everywhere. That’s an excellent thing for us, and may be of consequence. [Annette comes in] Annette, don’t forget how late it is. It’s time you were with your friend.