ANTONIN. I dare say.
JULIE. You have nothing more to say to me?
ANTONIN. Yes; I have.
JULIE. Well?
ANTONIN. When you have opinions of the outrageous description you gave vent to this evening, please keep them to yourself.
JULIE. Haven’t I the right to have opinions?
ANTONIN. Nonsense. Once for all, I have made up my mind that you shall obey me and not spoil my prospects. M. and Madame Pouchelet are people of importance. They might be useful to me, and if you offend them with your absurdities you will be wanting in your duty. Marriage is a business partnership.
JULIE. Then I want to see the accounts. They say you are doing badly at the bank. Is that true?
ANTONIN. Women know nothing about such things. You look after your household and leave the rest to me. Under the terms of our marriage the management of our affairs is in my hands. I manage them to the best of my ability. That is all I have to say to you.
JULIE. In other words, I am a business partner who has to keep her eyes shut and say nothing.