MARTINEL
He would have told you in due time.
MME. DE RONCHARD
He would have told! That is altogether too strong—you are mocking us!
LÉON
But, my dear Aunt, let my father answer. I shall go and find Gilberte. She will be dying of anxiety. We have no right to hide the truth from her any longer. I am going to acquaint her with it.
MME. DE RONCHARD [accompanying him to the door]
You have a pleasant task, but you will not succeed in arranging matters.
LÉON [at door L.]
In any case I shall not embroil them with each other as you would.