Paolo. At his villa.
Maddalena. No, no, here; but he found only Mr. Mario; he was annoyed, poor man, and left immediately.
Paolo. Ah, I did not know that.... Then you are right. Ah, so he came? You are right. Oh, he was generous! He left all to the hospital.
Maddalena. Yes, yes. But what hospital?
Mario [off stage calls]. Maddalena!
Maddalena. Here I am.
Mario [entering]. Go to Madame, she needs you. [Maddalena exits.] [To Paolo.] I have persuaded her.
Paolo. How fortunate to have a good lawyer.
Mario. And as you see, it did not take long.
Paolo. Want to bet I know how you convinced her?