Brown. Oh, we can do without it now—the piece is nearly over.
[Third Act is played, and Curtain falls.
Mrs. Brown. Well, what was that about?
Brown. Oh, didn't you see they had breakfast—and with tea too, not with wine. Very strange how English customs are spreading.
[Tableau I. of Act III. is played. Considerable applause.
Mrs. Brown. I don't quite understand that.
Brown. You don't! Why, it's as simple as possible. Paul Astier arrived late, and dressed for dinner. Excellent!
Mrs. Brown. But what's the plot?
Brown. Oh, that's of secondary importance—the piece is a clever skit upon modern manners! (Tableau II. is played.) Capital! Wasn't Madame Pasca good when she wanted a glass of water?
Mrs. Brown. Quite too perfect! And her velvet and satin gown was absolutely lovely! (With determination.) I shall get one like it!