Come, mother, I am sure that Adolphe has triumphed over all obstacles.

Mme. Mercadet
My dear, M. Minard has asked of you the hand of Julie. What answer
have you given him?

Mercadet (going to the desk)
It is for him to say.

Mercadet (aside)
How can I tell her? My heart is breaking.

Julie
What have you got to say, Adolphe?

Minard
Mademoiselle--

Julie
Mademoiselle! Am I no longer Julie to you? Oh, tell me quickly. You
have settled everything with my father, have you not?

Minard
Your father has shown great confidence in me. He has revealed to me
his situation; he has told me--

Julie
Go on, please go on--

Mercadet