Thérèse [speaking through the little window] "My lady says, as you will not spin, you cannot sup. She thinks you are not hungry, and I wish you good-night." [She closes the little window and says gayly] Good-evening, Monsieur Féliat.

René. Now then, come along. You go on in one minute.

Thérèse [to Féliat] I'll come back soon.

She goes out.

René [to Madame Guéret] Now, Madame, you, Quick, Madame!

Madame Guéret. Yes, yes. All right.

She plays a flourish of trumpets on the piano.

René. Splendid!

Madame Guéret. Ouf! It's over. At last we can have peace! If she's such a fool as to refuse both these men—

Guéret [interrupting] She won't refuse, you may be sure.