Lisette Yes, at least, father. That's what I'm doing. But the other has less wealth, which annoys me. For Monsieur Baron--here's what I fear--his conversation does not entirely please me. I have spoken to him a lot in pretending to be innocent. No, for marriage he has no plans. He says he wants to stay single for ten more years. Lucas To remain single--oh, oh. He wants to marry you, so you can remain a virgin? Lisette To understand him, the loves of a nobleman for girls like me does us much honor Lucas No, no, of these nobles, love without marriage takes honor from girls that nothing gives back. Lisette One has much wealth, but he will deceive me. The other hasn't very much, but he will marry me. Lucas The other is this Girard, correct? Lisette Fie! Lucas I'll say fie to him. If he comes round, I'll kick him out. Lisette Kick him out? Ah, be careful. Let him be in love--that costs nothing. If the others fail, he may make his fortune. Who knows? Lucas Well said. So, there's to be three for one. But, who is the new one who you say is certain? Lisette If he marries me, the Widow will be very chagrined. Lucas (astonished by degrees and then understanding) The Devil! Lisette I will take her chance. Lucas Death! Lisette For I will break her marriage. Lucas Astounding! Lisette It is going to astonish you. For I will have the wealth intended for her. I will marry her lover. Lucas (crying out) My Lord! You will ruin her. She loves you as if you were her daughter. Lisette Can I do otherwise? I said no, at first. I really would have preferred not to wrong her. But she has given me lessons in fortune hunting. I've got to take advantage of my youth like others. The other lesson she gave me recently was to love at first for one's profit. I love the Widow, but-- Lucas But, you are able to love what profits you? These lessons are her own fault, and she deserves it. Lisette I'm in despair. At bottom, I have a good heart. I would prefer for her to marry the Baron. Lucas Yes, for he's more rich and you will gain by the change. In the case of the three lovers, here's how it goes: The Baron's worth more than Argon, he's got six times his money. Argon's better, worth more than Girard, and Girard's better than nothing. Lisette He's like nothing, yes, but with respect to the other two, we will keep your plans and mine secret. Lucas Yes, better to be secret. For these two good spouses won't be married, if they know about each other. Lisette The Baron's returning. Lucas Yes, I am going to do what you told me. Lisette Pretend to be enraged. We must see if he will marry me. (Enter Baron.) Lucas Oh, that's definitive. He'll marry you to death, for he looks thoughtful. Baron Lucas intends to leave me. This disturbs me. How can I bear not to see Lisette any more? Lisette (after having spoken low) Yell very loud, then leave without speaking to him.