Majorin. Thanks.... (Aside.) The politeness of these corporations! If ever you come to my office, you...! Let’s have a look at the poster.... (He goes out at the left.)
SCENE 2. The Official, Perrichon, Madame Perrichon, Henriette
(They enter at the right)
Perrichon. Here we are! Let’s keep together! We couldn’t find each other again.... Where is our baggage? (Looking to the right; into the wings.) Ah, that’s all right! Who has the umbrellas?
Henriette. I, papa.
Perrichon. And the carpet bag? The cloaks?
Madame Perrichon. Here they are!
Perrichon. And my panama? It has been left in the cab! (Making a movement to rush out and checking himself.) Ah! No! I have it in my hand!... Phew, but I’m hot!
Madame Perrichon. It is your own fault!... You hurried us, you hustled us!... I don’t like to travel like that!
Perrichon. It is the departure which is tiresome ... once we are settled!... Stay here, I am going to get the tickets.... (Giving his hat to Henriette.) There, keep my panama for me.... (At the ticket window.) Three, first class, for Lyons!...