Marguerite
Yes, out of the fortune of Mlle. Pauline, and the profits of the
factory. That is the reason why she puts off the marriage of the dear
child as long as she can, for she has to give up her fortune when she
marries her.
Felix
Yes, that's the law.
Marguerite
I would forgive her everything, if only she made Mademoiselle happy;
but I sometimes catch my pet in tears, and I ask her what is the
matter, and she says nothing but "Good Marguerite!" (Exit Felix.) Let
me see, have I done everything? Yes, here are the card tables--the
candles--the cards--Ah! the sofa. (She catches sight of Ramel) Good
Lord! A stranger!
Ramel
Don't be startled, Marguerite.
Marguerite
You must have heard all we said.
Ramel
Don't be alarmed. My business is to keep secrets. I am the state's
attorney.
Marguerite
Oh!
SCENE SECOND
The same persons, Pauline, Godard, Vernon, Napoleon, Ferdinand, the
General, Madame de Grandchamp.
(Gertrude rushes to Marguerite and snatches the cushions from her
hands.)
Gertrude
Marguerite, you know very well what pain you give me, by not allowing
me to do everything for your master; besides, I am the only one who
knows how to arrange the cushions to his liking.
Marguerite (to Pauline)
What a to-do about nothing!
Godard
Why, look! Here is the state's attorney!
The General
The state's attorney at my house?
Gertrude
I am surprised!
The General (to Ramel)
Sir, what brings you here?
Ramel
I asked my friend, M.
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