Boy. There was one lady was quite determined to see you herself. She said her article was most particular. It's among that lot.
Mademoiselle de Meuriot. Very well.
Boy. Mademoiselle Caroline Legrand is coming.
He opens the door and stands back to allow Caroline Legrand to come in. She is dressed in a long brown tailor-made overcoat and a white waistcoat, with a yellow necktie.
Caroline Legrand. Good-morning, Meuriot.
Mademoiselle de Meuriot. Good-morning, Caroline Legrand. [They shake hands]
Caroline Legrand. It seems there's something new going on here.
Mademoiselle de Meuriot. I believe there is, but I know nothing about it.
Caroline Legrand. I expect the paper's not going well, the jam hasn't hidden the pill. Even Madame Nérisse's thirtieth article upon divorce at the desire of one party hasn't succeeded in stirring up enthusiasm this time. She's been preaching up free love, but she really started the paper only because she thought it would help her to get the law changed and allow her to marry her "dearest."
Thérèse. Mademoiselle Legrand, I have some news that will please you.