The little man was beside himself with joy; he instantly prepared three posters, which would be displayed in the town on the morrow, announcing to the people thereof that Messieurs Boleslas and Wolowitz, famous Polish actors, were to appear at their theatre.
"We should like to open with Phèdre or Le Devin du Village," said Floridor.
"Oh! bless my soul! it's a matter of indifference to us," replied Dubourg; "whatever you choose."
"Then we will begin with that."
"Very well, I will do Phèdre."
"Phèdre? do you mean to say that you play female parts too?"
"Oh, no! I meant Hippolyte. Wolowitz will make a glorious Thésée."
"Very good. For the Devin I only need a Colin."
"I'll undertake it. In four days we will be ready."
"Four days—that's rather too long."