LUCIE. Are Nurse and Josephine out with the children?
CATHERINE. Yes, madame.
LUCIE [beaming] Were my little ones well and happy?
CATHERINE. Oh, yes, madame.
LUCIE [sincerely] Aren’t my little girls pretty?
CATHERINE. Yes: pretty and clever.
LUCIE. The other day Edmée was talking about playing horses, and Louise said ‘’orses’ quite distinctly. It’s wonderful at her age.
CATHERINE. I’ve seen lots of children, but I never saw such nice ones before.
LUCIE. I’m so glad. You’re a good creature, Catherine.