ALBERT. You know she has to understand that my behavior toward her is in character. Natural, you see.
JACQUES. Oh, you're going at it strenuously.
ALBERT. I am.
JACQUES. Your decision honors you.
ALBERT. Let's not have Henriette find us together. Would you mind disappearing?
JACQUES. With pleasure. I'll look in later and get the news.
[Jacques rises.
ALBERT. Thanks, Jacques.
JACQUES. Good-by, Albert.
[Exits after shaking hands cordially with Albert.