Virginie He is both creditor and beggar—I always feel inclined to give him a plate of soup.
Justin
And Goulard!
Therese
A bill discounter who would like very much to—to discount me.
Virginie (amid a general laugh)
I hear madame coming.
Justin Let us keep a civil tongue in our heads, and we shall learn something about the marriage.
SCENE SECOND
The same persons and Mme. Mercadet.
Mme. Mercadet
Justin, have you executed the commissions I gave you?
Justin Yes, madame, but they refused to deliver the dresses, the hats, and indeed all the things you ordered until—
Virginie And I also have to inform madame that the tradesmen are no longer willing—