Man. [Looks at Marguerite and says.] I will not speak.
[Exit Desmarets.
Mad. L. [After a short pause.] Then sir, much as it pains me, you must, clearly understand that we can live no longer under the same roof.
Man. [Going.] I know it, madame.
Mar. And [He turns at the sound of her voice,] have you nothing, not one word to say in your defence?
Man. Not one word.
[Exit.
Mad. L. Oh Marguerite, my joy on this occasion is lost in this most unhappy discovery.
Mar. [Aside.] And my misery doubled. Do not follow me, dear mother, I will rejoin you directly.
[Exit.