To be sure--that is to say--won't you kindly be seated? [_Pushes up
chairs._]

BOLZ.

Adelaide is clear-sighted and clever. How can she possibly fail to see
through that fellow?

MADAME PAVONI.

Mr. Editor, the intelligent articles about art which adorn your
paper--have prompted me--

BELLMAUS.

Oh, please!

BOLZ. (_having made up his mind_).

I must gain entrance into this club-fête!

[_Exit with a bow to the lady._ BELLMAUS _and_ MADAME PAVONI _sit
facing each other._]




ACT II