Napoleon
Good-night, papa. What is justice like?
The General
Justice is blind! Good-night, my pet.
Napoleon
Good-night, M. Vernon! What is justice made of?
Vernon
It is made up of all our crimes. When you are naughty, they whip you;
that is justice.
Napoleon
They never whip me.
Vernon
Then they never do justice to you!
Napoleon
Good-night, my good friend! Good-night, Pauline! Good-night M. Godard.
Godard
De Rimonville.
Napoleon
Have I been good?
(Gertrude kisses Napoleon.)
The General
I have the king.
Vernon
And I, the queen.
Ferdinand (to Godard)
Monsieur, we are partners.
Gertrude (seeing Marguerite)
Be sure to say your prayers, and don't provoke Marguerite. Now, go to
bed, dear heart.
Napoleon
Yes, dear heart! What is love made of?
(Exit Napoleon.)
SCENE FIFTH
The same persons, except Napoleon.
The General
When that child begins to ask questions, he is an amusing youngster.
Gertrude
It is often very embarrassing to answer him. (To Pauline) Come,
Pauline, let us go and finish our work.
Vernon
It is your lead, General.
The General
Mine? You ought to get married, and we could visit at your house, as
you visit here, and you would have all the happiness of a family.
Don't forget, Godard, that there is no one in the department happier
than I am.
Vernon
When a man reaches sixty-seven without reaching happiness, it is
impossible to catch up.
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