Alain , who arrived just now ? Is Mademoiselle Marguerite 's carriage ready for me ? Very well . Tell the ladies I shall be back in an hour , at most . I shall make my toilette less perfect than usual , and take an elaborate revenge another time . Home , for a short time . I know — at the ball — Why , what 's the matter ? Quite true . The fair Marguerite has become alive to my merits — she knows me at last . Of course . Sir ! Ah ! Oh , I 'm not afraid . However , I 'll go and dress , as it is her wish , and take the chance of the ball coming off . Most certainly . Decidedly — She must fetch it herself . Speak , sir . Upon my soul this is a little too strong . My dear madame , I beg to remind you that this is my wedding day . Pray reserve your tears till after the ceremony .My friends , if you will adjourn to the reception room , the carriages will be ready immediately . Certainly Doctor ; the evening 's before us . Pray vary the entertainment according to your own taste . Doctor , that 's a remarkably nice young man you recommended for steward . So I have already been informed . Madame , you wound my vanity . Madame , you just now reflected on my person , now you do worse ; you attack my heart . Do you think I am the man to step between two devoted young creatures for my own selfish ends ? No ! The moment I found the dear girl was penniless , I destroyed the contract , and in the most generous manner , gave her back her word . A very nice young person that . Mademoiselle , I 've got myself up utterly regardless of expense , and if somebody ai n't married , I shall withdraw my consent . Be it so ? Be it what , Madame ? You may , for an indefinite period .