You shouldn't tease him.
Polly
I played a melody from Traviata for him. And he sang with me. Wouldn't that be a good trick to stage, Papa Briquet?
[Thomas brings in the gentleman, points out the manager, and goes heavily away. The gentleman is not young, and he is ugly, but his rather strange face is bold and lively. He wears an expensive overcoat, with a fur collar, and holds his hat and gloves in his hand.]
Gentleman
[Bowing and smiling]: Have I the pleasure of addressing the manager?
Briquet
Yes. Won't you sit down, please? Tilly, bring a chair.
Gentleman