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.
She will pen a letter to Denise's parents. However, the Major interrupts and informs his sister that Fernand is relinquishing his intention of marrying in order to pursue a young artist named Nitouche, with whom he has developed romantic feelings. Denise, recognizing Fernand as the intended partner for her, requests permission to converse with him - behind the screen - in an effort to alter his decision.