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Page 16
Lisette (dreaming again)
For me, I don't see. For, on the other side, perhaps the Baron really
wanted to marry me. That would embarrass, no, yes, the more I think
about it-- May I have enough wit and not be too clever by half.
Lucas
Listen to my good advice. I have marvelous ideas. For, in the state
where things are perilous, you have wit, but in a family affair, a
father, as they say, is older than his daughter. Here then is my
good advice. Let's go find the Baron. He's the most important.
Lisette
No.
Lucas
No?
Lisette
No.
Lucas
It's the second who is good. Lets go find Argon.
Lisette
No.
Lucas
Then I don't know any more than an animal? Oh, my third advice,
it's to have a tete-a-tete.
Lisette
Go find the Baron alone.
Lucas
Yes, I understand.
Lisette
And, I alone am going to find Mr. Argon. You finish one side, I will
finish the other.
Lucas
Wow! That's very good. I will marry them both before the notary.
Lisette
As for me, when both contracts are drawn up--I will see. The first
one to sign--that's the one I'll take.
Lucas
You will take hastily. It's the chance of the game. Let's sign two
contracts soon, for fear we will lack one.
Lisette
Mr. Argon's waiting for me. I'm off.
(Exit Lisette.)
Lucas (alone)
Go, quick, go. But how can she get that all out of her own head? I
believe she must have two brains, for she always amazes me. Yes, she's
only my daughter. By God, her wit is already far ahead of mine.
(Enter Girard)
Girard (aside)
Let's latch on to the father. I risk nothing, for without him the
Baron can conclude nothing. By making him read this phony list,
let us disturb his head. Let's throw the dice. (counterfeiting the
newsboys) Lists, lists of winners!
Lucas
Lottery winners! Let's see a bit. What did you say there?
Girard
Let's see if this lottery came out good.
Lucas
What do I see there? Don't I see the seal?
Girard
Clever. Are you curious? (putting the list on the side where Lucas is
not) Read here.
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