Mercadet They will serve as a subject of discussion between your wife and you; yes, let her have the pleasure of— But, we will pay them all. (Aside) In shares of the La Brive salt pits. (Aloud) It is so small an amount. (Aside) We will put up the capital of the salt marsh a hundred thousand francs more. (Aloud) The matter is settled, son-in-law.
De la Brive
We will consider it settled, father-in-law.
Mercadet (aside)
I am saved!
De la Brive (aside)
I am saved!
SCENE SIXTH
The same persons, Mme. Mercadet and Julie.
Mercadet
Here are my wife and daughter.
Mericourt Madame, allow me to present to you my friend, M. de la Brive, who regards your daughter with—
De la Brive
With passionate admiration.
Mercadet
My daughter is exactly the woman to suit a politician.