Scène IV

He cried out: " It is I, madam, who hâve just arrived." I had her insured before having (avant d'avoir) the misfortune to lose lier. He began to sob and frightened the girl. It was raining when I went to look for Mr. Fougasson. I never met him anywhere; what do you think of that? One must never oppose a crazy person, or the grief will affect his brain. Did he make his wife happy? Not at ail. Let's see ; how are we going to get rid of the treasurer? I ask of you only that you never take the steam cars. Will you show me your profile? Agreed. But it's the first time he ever saw me. Condescend to grant me your hand, I beg of you. He renounced his project, but he came back to his hôtel from time to time on that pretext.