Justin (entering, followed by Therese and Virginie)
Madame, we have carried out the master's orders.

Virginie
My dinner will be ready.

Therese
And the tradesmen have consented.

Justin
As far as concerns M. Verdelin--



SCENE TENTH


The same persons and Mercadet (carrying a bundle of papers).


Mercadet
What did my friend Verdelin say?

Justin
He will be here in a moment. He was just on his way here to bring some
money to M. Bredif, the owner of this house.

Mercadet
Bredif is a millionaire. Take care that Verdelin speaks to me before
going up to him. How did you get on, Therese, with the milliners and