Hush! you say as much to many other women, I am sure. Tell me, Monsieur Pigeonnier, how many mistresses have you?
THE SHOWMAN.
Three panthers, which perform all sorts of tricks.
TOBIE.
Mistresses! I have none! and if I had the good fortune to please you, you would be to me——
THE SHOWMAN.
A real camel, which is absolutely tireless, and stays on its back whole days at a time.
MADAME PLAYS.
Mon Dieu! how tiresome that man is! hasn't he nearly done? (She nibbles a biscuit.)
THE SHOWMAN.