Madame Vagret. And it means a thousand francs more a year!
Vagret. It isn't faded. [At this moment Bertha enters. Vagret hides the red gown] What is it?
Bertha. It's only me.
Vagret. You startled me.
Bertha [catching sight of the gown] You've been appointed! You've been appointed!
Vagret. Do be quiet! Turn the key in the door!
Bertha. Papa has been appointed!
Madame Vagret. Do as you're told! No, he hasn't been appointed.
Vagret. It's really as good as new. [He slips it on]
Madame Vagret. Well, I should hope so! I took care to get the very best silk.