Julie Oh, sir! (She checks her father.) It is I who will implore you for him. Whatever may be his demand, do not refuse my father; he must, indeed, be in the most terrible anguish!
Mercadet Dear child! (Aside) In what accents does she speak! I couldn't speak so naturally as that.
Mme. Mercadet
M. Verdelin, listen to us—
Verdelin (to Julie)
You don't know what he is asking, do you?
Julie
No.
Verdelin
He is asking for a thousand crowns, in order to arrange your marriage.
Julie Then, forget, sir, all that I said to you; I do not wish for a marriage which has been purchased by the humiliation of my father.
Mercadet (aside)
She is magnificent!
Verdelin
Julie! I will go at once and get the money for you. (Exit.)