The same persons and Mme. Mercadet.


Mme. Mercadet
Justin, have you executed the commissions I gave you?

Justin
Yes, madame, but they refused to deliver the dresses, the hats, and
indeed all the things you ordered until--

Virginie
And I also have to inform madame that the tradesmen are no longer
willing--

Mme. Mercadet
I understand.

Justin
The creditors are the cause of the whole trouble. I wish I knew how to
get even with them.

Mme. Mercadet
The best way to do so would be to pay them.

Justin
They would be mightily surprised.

Mme. Mercadet
It is useless to conceal from you the excessive anxiety which I suffer
over the condition of my husband's affairs. We shall doubtless be in