Madame Nérisse. What a good thing. Here's the letter Monsieur Nérisse has written for you to that editor. [She hands her an unsealed letter]
Thérèse. Oh, thank you!
Madame Nérisse. Did you find out when he could see you?
Thérèse. To-morrow at Two O'clock. Can you spare me then?
Madame Nérisse. Yes, certainly.
Thérèse. Thank you.
Madame Nérisse. Why don't you read your letter? You see it's open.
Thérèse. I'll shut it up.
Madame Nérisse. Read it.
Thérèse. Shall I?