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Page 11
Baron
Yes, but be discreet. I will say that I am taking Lisette without a
sou.
Widow
The joke is that everybody will believe you're a fool.
(Enter Lisette.)
Baron
Here, Lisette, here.
(The Widow goes to find Lisette, who listens from the depths of the
theatre.)
Widow
Your fortune is made, Lisette. It is I who am procuring it. Hug me,
Lisette.
Baron
Your tears have softened me, Lisette. I surrender. Let's sign the contract
as quickly as I can inform the notary.
Lisette (aside, while the Widow and the Baron talk in low voices)
Do they wish to deceive me? For I understand nothing. (she dreams
profoundly)
(Enter Argon.)
Argon (aside)
An explanation would be very nice here.
Lisette
Ah, here they both are. All is lost. What to do?
Argon (to the Baron)
What did Girard warn me? But, it's your custom. I've often seen you
boast of love. You believe yourself loved by Lisette, then, sir?
Baron
The proof of this is that I am making her my wife.
Argon
Girard made no mistake. You intend to overwhelm her with your
wealth. But she cannot betray her love for me.
Baron
She hasn't any love for you. I swear it.
Argon
It's you who flatter yourself to a fault, I assure you.
Baron
I tell you, she has never loved anyone but me.
Argon
I am sure of her heart and her good faith. Decide between us to finish
the dispute.
Baron
I disdain it. Repeat for the one hundredth time that you love me
tenderly.
Lisette
Me, tell you that? Truly, I take little care, sir. It is from respect
that I let you speak. I believed, at first, that you were boasting, to
laugh. But, without offending you, sir, I will tell you, I have no
love for you, nor will I ever have.
Baron
What? Why?
Widow
What does she say? Ah, how great is my shock!
Baron
What do you say?
Argon
Must she tell you again?
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