HENRIETTE. [At her ease once more.] You encourage me, Jacques.
JACQUES. When I saw you were angry I said to myself at once: "Henriette is right."
HENRIETTE. Really?
JACQUES. I said it because I knew you were by nature peace-loving and considerate——
HENRIETTE. [With profound conviction.] Well, I think that's the least that could be said of me.
JACQUES. In any event, you are always tactful, you always——
HENRIETTE. You know me, Jacques!
JACQUES. I flatter myself. I felt instinctively you couldn't be wrong. You have always been so admirably poised, so unfailingly considerate.
HENRIETTE. [With perfect simplicity.] Frankly now, do I ever lose my temper with you?
JACQUES. [In good faith.] Never. With me you are always patient, gracious, modest——