MME. MAIRAUT. There’s really nothing to cry about.
JULIE [going to her] Caroline. Don’t cry, dear. [She takes her away].
MME. MAIRAUT. Now, my son, we are going to say good-night.
ANTONIN. Good-night. [He kisses her absently].
MME. MAIRAUT. You’re not angry with us, dear, are you? You wanted to marry Julie, you know. Good-night.
M. and Madame Mairaut go out. Antonin, left alone, goes to the bell and rings it. The maid comes in.
ANTONIN [to the servant] Put out the lights. You can leave the two on the mantelpiece. Close those shutters. [The maid does so and goes out. Julie returns]. I have something to say to you.
JULIE. I am listening.
ANTONIN. I do not wish Caroline to remain with us any longer.
JULIE. Why? What has she done?