Pierquin
Who is bound to make a million—as soon as he has a—
Violette
Dear M. Mercadet, we will give you as much time as you want.
All
Certainly.
Mercadet
This is a little late—but gentlemen, I thank you as heartily as if
you had said it yesterday morning. Good-day. (In a low voice to
Goulard) Within an hour your stock shall be sold—
Goulard
Good!
Mercadet (in a low voice to Pierquin)
Stay where you are.
(All the others enter the office.)
Pierquin
What can I do for you?
SCENE EIGHTH
Mercadet and Pierquin.