Literature?
Gentleman
Yes! Too sophisticated. [They all look surprised.] I presume these two gentlemen are clowns? I am so glad. May I shake hands with them? [Stands up and shakes hands with clowns, who make silly faces.]
Briquet
Excuse me—but what can I do for you?
Gentleman
[With the same pleasant, confident smile]: Oh. You do something for me? No. I want to do something for you, Papa Briquet.
Briquet
Papa Briquet? But you don't look like——
Gentleman