Guéret. Well, I must say you don't beat about the bush.
Féliat. But it's to your own people you've got to say that. What the devil—! Thérèse has no more money than she had a year ago. So—
René. I'll marry her in spite of them.
Guéret. Well, we've nothing to do with it.
René. Yes, but I don't want to marry her in spite of you.
Féliat. Nor in spite of herself.
René. I'm certain she won't say no.
Féliat. But a year ago you solemnly separated; you both agreed everything was over.
René. Nothing was over. A year ago I was a fool.
Guéret. To the point again.