De la Grandiere, I suppose.

Ferdinand
That is it.

Ramel
In order that I might marry Mlle. de Boudeville, I obtained permission
to assume my mother's name--as you have done. The Boudeville family
have given me their protection, and in a year's time I shall doubtless
be attorney-general at Rouen--a stepping-stone towards a position at
Paris.

Ferdinand
And what brings you to our quiet factory?

Ramel
I came to investigate a criminal case, a poisoning affair,--a fine
introduction into my office.

(Felix enters.)

Felix
Monsieur, Madame is worrying about you--

Ferdinand
Please ask her to excuse me for a few moments. (Exit Felix.) My dear
Eugene, in case the General--who like all retired troopers is very
inquisitive--should inquire how we happen to meet here, don't forget
to say that we came up the main avenue. It is important for me that
you should say so. But go on with your story. It is on account of the