Des. I didn't!
Mad. V. You did!
Man. What's the matter now?
Des. Eat your dinner!
END OF TABLEAU I.
TABLEAU II.
A Saloon with bay windows opening on a Terrace, from which steps descend to lawn and grounds at back—Piano, R. U. E.—Books, Papers, Vases, &c., &c.
De Bevannes, Dr. Desmarets, Mad. Laroque, Marguerite, Mademoiselle Helouin, Mad. Aubrey discovered. As Curtain rises, M. De Bevannes is conversing with several young ladies on the terrace at back. Desmarets reading paper, L. C. Madame Laroque wrapped in furs, L. reading a book. Marguerite near her mother, at tapestry work. Madame Aubrey, R. C. knitting. Mad'lle Helouin arranging flowers in vase, R. Great talking and laughing from the party on the terrace as the curtain rises.
Bevannes. Very well, very well, young ladies, if you insist upon it. The ladies are determined on a waltz on the terrace.