it if he is declared innocent you will see me wave my
handkerchief.

Mme. Rousseau
Do not forget to do so.

Joseph
No danger of that; I am a poor chap, but I know what a mother's heart
is! I am interested in this case, and for you, and for Pamela, I have
said a lot of things! But when you are fond of people you'll do
anything, and then I have been promised something--you may count upon
me. (Exit.)

SCENE THIRD

The same persons excepting Joseph.

Mme. Rousseau
Justine, open this window, and wait for the signal which the young man
has promised to give--Ah! but suppose my boy were condemned!

Mme. du Brocard
M. Dupre has spoken very hopefully about matters.

Mme. Rousseau
But with regard to this good girl, this admirable Pamela--what must we
do for her?

Mme. du Brocard
We ought to do something to make her happy! I acknowledge that this
young person is a succor sent from heaven! Only a noble heart could
make the sacrifice that she has made! She deserves a fortune for it!
Thirty thousand francs! That is what she ought to have. Jules owes his
life to her. (Aside) Poor boy, will his life be saved?

(Mme. du Brocard looks toward the window.)

Mme. Rousseau
Well, Justine, do you see anything?

Justine
Nothing, madame.

Mme. Rousseau
Nothing yet! Yes, you are right, sister, it is only the heart that can
prompt such noble actions. I do not know what you and my husband would
think about it, but if we considered what was right, and had full
regard to the happiness of Jules, apart from the brilliant prospect of
an alliance with the family of De Verby, if my son loved her and she
loved my son--it seems to me reasonable--

Mme. du Brocard and Justine
No! No!

Mme. Rousseau
Oh, sister! Say yes! Has she not well deserved it? But there is some
one coming.

(The two women remain in their seats with clasped hands.)

SCENE FOURTH

The same persons and De Verby.

Justine
M. le General de Verby!

Mme. Rousseau and Mme. du Brocard
Ah!

De Verby
Everything is going on well! My presence was no longer necessary, so I
return to you. There are great hopes of your son's acquittal. The
charge of the presiding judge is decidedly in his favor.

Mme. Rousseau (joyfully)
Thank God!

De Verby
Jules has behaved admirably! My brother the