She will write to Denise's parents. However the Major enters and tells his sister the Mother Superior that Fernand is giving up getting married in order to look for a young artist named Nitouche with whom he has fallen in love. Denise, understanding that Fernand is the young man destined for her, asks permission to speak to him - behind the screen- in an attempt to change his mind.
Fernand will compose a letter to Denise's parents. Nevertheless, the Major intervenes and notifies his sister that Fernand is abandoning his plans to wed in favor of seeking out a young artist named Nitouche, whom he has become enamored with. Denise, understanding Fernand as her predestined partner, asks for permission to speak with him - from behind a screen - in an attempt to persuade him to reconsider.