Scène III — Scène VI

1. Daniel and Armand are two young men who hâve recently danced with Henriette at a bail.

2. They arrive at the station one after the other, and learn that the Perrichons are departing.

3. Majorin says that he has corne to the station to say good-bye to the family.

4. But in reality what he wants is that Perrichon should give him a three months' advance on his salary.

5. He is willing to give some stock certificates as security.

6. Majorin receives his six hundred francs, but he must not speak of it to Madame Perrichon.