Mme. Giraud
How is this, Pamela--you the solace of all our misfortunes, the prop
of our old age, our only hope!

Giraud
A girl brought up on the strictest principles.

Mme. Giraud
Keep quiet, Giraud! You don't know what you are talking about.

Giraud
Certainly, Madame Giraud.

Mme. Giraud
And besides all this, Pamela, your example was cited in all the
neighborhood as a girl who'd be useful to your parents in their
declining years!

Giraud
And worthy to receive the prize of virtue!

Pamela
Then what is the meaning of all these reproaches?

Mme. Giraud
Joseph has just told us that you had a man hidden in your room.

Giraud
Yes--he heard the voice.