Saint Anthony
(Rises and blesses her. His halo lights up.) I bless you, my daughter, for you are good, simple of heart and mind, faultless, fearless, guileless in the presence of the great mysteries and faithful in the performance of your little duties. Go in peace, my child. Go and tell your masters....
(Exit Virginie. Saint Anthony sits down again on the stool. Presently the glass door opens and Gustave enters, followed by Virginie.)
Gustave
(In a harsh and angry voice.) What’s all this? Who are you? What do you want?
Saint Anthony
(Rising humbly.) I am Saint Anthony.
Gustave
Are you mad?