Michette. We live together. Yes, we have only one bed between us.

Flipotte (blushing). Would you find it a very great nuisance should you come and see her! (Sits on François's lap.)

Albin. She is not at all shy.

Scaevola (stands up; gloomily turning to the table where the young people are). At last I've found you. (To Albin. ) And you, you miserable seducer, aren't you ashamed that you ... She is mine.

[Host looks on.]

François (to Albin). a joke—a joke....

Albin. She isn't his—

Michette. Go away. You let me sit where I want to.

[Scaevola stands there with clenched fists.]

Host (behind). Now, now?