SCENE I.
(A richly yet classically furnished drawing-room in M. de Petitpré's house. A table, C.; sofas, R.; chairs and armchairs, L. Wide doors, C., opening upon a terrace or gallery. Doors R. and L. of C. Lighted lamps.)
Enter from R. M. de Petitpré, Monsieur Martinel, Madame de Ronchard, Léon de Petitpré, Jean and Gilberte. Gilberte is in her bridal attire, but without wreath and veil.
MME. DE RONCHARD [after bowing to M. Martinel, whose arm she relinquishes, seats herself R.]
Gilberte, Gilberte!
GILBERTE [leaves Jean's arm]
What is it, Auntie?
MME. DE RONCHARD
The coffee, my dear child.
GILBERTE [goes to the table]