Alain. Monsieur Laroque is coming down, Madame.

[Exit at back.

Mad. L. [To Marguerite.] My dear, will you stay and introduce Monsieur Manuel to your grandpapa?

Mar. Certainly, if you wish it.

Mad. L. Now, my dear Bevannes, your arm.

Bev. [Who has been talking to Marguerite.] Eh?

Mad. L. You shall accompany us—

Bev. [To Marguerite.] This is too bad.

[Gives arm to Madame Laroque.

Mar. Oh! Monsieur de Bevannes, how happy you ought to feel—arm in arm with "the mother of goodness."