Mancini
[Coming to her]: But it is really becoming indecent, Veronica. Auguste is so nice, he is waiting for you, and you talk here with this clown. Some stupid secrets. They're looking at you—it is becoming noticeable. It is high time, Veronica, to get rid of these habits.
Consuelo
[Loudly]: Let me alone, Father! I want to do so, and will do so. They are all my friends. Do you hear? Let me alone!
Baron
Don't, Count. Please, Consuelo, talk to whomever you please and as much as you want. Would you like a cigar, Count? Dear Briquet, please order them to prolong the intermission a little more.
Briquet
With pleasure, Baron. The orchestra crowd can be a little angry. [Goes, and returns shortly. HE gives a glass to Consuelo.]
He
Here is your glass. To your happiness, to your freedom, Consuelo!