ARGUMENT OF THE FIFTH ACT

Laure is discovered by Madame Evrard and Ambroise to be M. Dubriage's nièce; nothing daunted, the worthy pair place in the hands of the vieux célibataire an old letter of Armand's which, they prétend, has just reached them, and of which they hâve altered the date. As Armand alludes to his wife's being near him while he is writing, it is évident that Laure must be a designing woman who has introduced herself into M. Dubriage's household for dishonest purposes, under the plea of her assumed relationship. At this juncture, Charles steps forward, astonishes every one by proving that he is the véritable Armand, and Madame Evrard leaves the house together with Ambroise, on the intimation of M. Dubriage :

•'Vous sentez bien qu'ici vous ne pouvez rester."