Countess. Bonjour—bonjour.
Rodney. (Pointing to window shade) Regardez.
Countess. Ah, magnifique, superbe, superbe! Je suis désolée d’être si en retard, mais c’est très compliqué à la douane. (Coming down in front of desk)
Rodney. Not at all. (Going to her)
Peale. Not at all. (Going to her)
Countess. (Threatening) Vous avez reçu ma lettre?
Rodney. Letter? Yes, I got your letter.
Peale. (Leaning forward eagerly to her) Oh, you little life-saver.
Rodney. (To her) Mon manager, you remember?