Scene Twelfth
Vernon, Felix (who enters at this juncture) and Marguerite later.
Vernon
Felix!
Felix
Is there anything I can do for you, sir?
Vernon Is there a closet anywhere here in which I can lock up something?
Felix (pointing to the closet)
Here is a place, sir.
Vernon Good! Felix, don’t say a word of this to a single soul. (Aside) He will be sure to remember it. (Aloud) I am playing a trick on the General, and the trick will fail if you say anything.
Felix
I will be as dumb as a fish.
(The doctor takes from him the key of the closet.)
Vernon And now leave me alone with your mistress, who is coming back here, and be on the watch that no one interrupts us for a moment.
Felix (going out) Marguerite was right; there is something in the wind, that’s certain.
Marguerite (returning) There is nothing the matter. Mademoiselle is sleeping quietly.
(Exit Marguerite.)