SCENE II CLOTILDE—MARCELLE
Isaac Goldberg translation
Marcelle—This is going to be highly amusing. At what time, exactly?
Clotilde—Ten o’clock.
Marcelle—We have still ten minutes. Is everything ready?
Clotilde—Yes. Do you know that you look charming in those clothes? If this were truly serious, you’d make me lose my head.
Marcelle—My dear, I wanted to say the same thing to you. Ever since I dressed up in men’s garb I find in you a certain charm that makes my heart go pit-a-pat.
Clotilde—So much the better. You’ll play the part well.
Marcelle—Marvelously.
Clotilde—No, no, be careful! Wait till the bell rings.
Marcelle—I’m impatient.
Clotilde—Ah, there! You’re becoming dangerous.
Marcelle—Alas! So little!
Clotilde—Come, be careful, I tell you. Ah! Didn’t you hear?
Marcelle—Yes, and there’s a second ring.
Clotilde—I’ve given orders. He’ll enter at the third. I’m afraid, now, I’m afraid.
Marcelle—I’m hugely amused, I am.
Clotilde—Marcelle! Why she....