Oh! Monsieur, he was a man of fashion.
MARTINEL
Well, that did not prevent him from—
MME. DE RONCHARD
Oh, don't let us talk any more about my misfortunes. It would be too long and too sad, and everybody else is so happy here just now.
MARTINEL
And I am happier than anybody else, I assure you. My nephew is such a good fellow. I love him as I would a son. Now, as for myself, I made my fortune in trade—
MME. DE RONCHARD [aside]
That is very evident.
MARTINEL [resumes]