Mad. A. Oh!

[Weeps.

Mad. L. What's the use of that, Madame? speak out. I always knew you were a fool—don't make me think you are a complete idiot! Bevannes, what does all this mean?

Bev. Alain.

Alain. Sir?

Bev. Did Mademoiselle go out alone?

Alain. No, sir; with the Doctor.

Mad. L. Ah! then all is well.

Bev. Humph!

Mad. L. Bevannes, what do you mean? will you explain or not?