SCENE FIRST


(Mercadet's study, containing book-shelves, a safe, a desk, an
armchair and a sofa.)

Minard and Justin, then Julie.


Minard
Did you say that M. Mercadet wished to speak with me?

Justin
Yes, sir. But mademoiselle has requested that you await her here.

Minard (aside)
Her father asks to see me. She wishes to speak to me before the
interview. Something extraordinary must have happened.

Justin
Mademoiselle is here.

(Enter Julie.)

Minard (going towards her)
Mlle. Julie!

Julie