The General
I am at your service, as usual. (To Pauline) Good-bye, my pet. (To
Godard) I shall see you later.
(Gertrude and the General go to the veranda, but Gertrude keeps her eye on Godard and Pauline. Ferdinand shows his head at the door of Pauline's chamber, but at a quick sign from her, he hurriedly withdraws it unobserved.)
Godard (at the front of the stage) Let me see, what fine and dainty speech can I make to her? Ah, I have it! (To Pauline) It is a very fine day, mademoiselle.
Pauline
It certainly is, sir.
Godard
Mademoiselle—
Pauline
Sir?
Godard
It is in your power to make the day still finer for me.
Pauline
How can I do that?
Godard Don't you understand me? Has not Madame de Grandchamp said anything to you about the subject nearest my heart?
Pauline While she was helping me to dress, an instant ago, she said a great many complimentary things about you!