Lamblin. And it's so easy not to be! [A pause.] There is only one thing worrying me now: I brought a whole package of papers with me from the office, which I must sign.
Marthe. How is business now?
Lamblin. Not very good.
Marthe. Did M. Pacot reimburse you?
Madame Bail. Yes, did he?
Lamblin. It's been pretty hard these past three days, but I am reimbursed, and that's all I ask. Now I'm going to sign my papers. It won't take me more than a quarter of an hour. I'll find you here when I come back, shan't I? [To Marthe.] And the little one will leave me my cognac, eh? See you soon.
Madame Bail. Yes, see you soon.
Lamblin [to Marthe]. You'll let me have my cognac?
Marthe. No! It's ridiculous! It'll make you ill. [Lamblin goes out.]
Madame Bail. There's a good boy!