Man. Manuel, Madame.

Mad. L. The new Steward?

Man. Yes, Madame.

Mad. L. You are quite sure?

Des. [Aside.] That's not bad.

Man. Madame!

Bev. The lady wishes to know whether you are yourself.

Man. I have always been under that impression, sir.

[Bevannes goes up.

Des. [Aside.] The conversation is becoming brilliant—I'll leave them to enjoy it.