Toi. Sir.... (She moves her lips as if she were speaking.)

Arg. What?

Toi. I tell you that.... (As before.)

Arg. What is it you say?

Toi. (aloud). I say that there is a gentleman here who wants to speak to you.

Arg. Let him come in.

SCENE III.—ARGAN, CLÉANTE, TOINETTE.

Cle. Sir.

Toi. (to Cléante). Do not speak so loud, for fear of splitting open the head of Mr. Argan.

Cle. Sir, I am delighted to find you up, and to see you better.