Julie
Father, ought you not to be grateful to me in that by my choice I am
giving you a son full of lofty sentiments, endowed with a courageous
soul, and--

Minard
Mademoiselle--Julie.

Julie
Let me finish; I must have my say.

Mercadet
My daughter, go and see your mother, and let me speak of matters which
are a great deal more material than these.

Julie
I will go, father--

Mercadet
Come back presently with your mother, my child.

(Mercadet kisses Julie and leads her to the door.)

Minard (aside)
I feel my hopes revive.

Mercadet (returning)
Sir, I am a ruined man.

Minard