Vagret. Yes—his health—the newspapers—
Madame Vagret. And now?
Vagret. Be careful. No one suspects anything yet.
Madame Vagret. Make your mind easy. [She listens] This time it is our guests.
Bertha. [entering] Here they are.
Madame Vagret. To your work, Bertha! And for me the Revue des Deux Mondes.
They sit down. A pause.
Bertha. They are a long time.
Madame Vagret. It's Madame Bunerat. Her manners always take time.
The Manservant. His Honor the President of the Court and Madame Bunerat.