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THE CAPTIVE
Mlle. Marchand
I told you she hadn't come in yet. It's only six o'clock . . . that's much too early for her.
Gisele
But she told me she'd be back early to-night because of the dinner. She's supposed to help me fix the flowers for the table.
Mlle. Marchand
I wouldn't count on her too much if I were you. Would you like me to help you?
Gisele
Oh, I'd rather she did. If I do them without her they won't look like anything.
Mlle. Marchand
Very well.
Gisele
Isn't she tiresome always being late like this! What am I to do about my dress?
Mlle. Marchand
What about it?
Gisele
I've got to know what dress to put on!
Mlle. Marchand
Surely you don't need your sister to decide that?
