but, Madame, I consider I passed as much on to you.
MADAME DE SAINT-ANGE — Ah, speak not to me of it; I amsunk in it.
EUGENIE — I cannot say as much, not I! No! (Castingherself playfully into her friend's arms.) You say you havecommitted abundant sins, my dearest, but as for me, blessed God!not a one. Oh, if I have got to eat my soup cold this way, I'llhave indigestion.
MADAME DE SAINT-ANGE, bursting into laughter — How drollthe creature is!
DOLMANCE — But how charming! Come here, little one, I'dwhip thee a bit. (He strikes her ass.) Kiss me, your turn is soonto come.
MADAME DE SAINT-ANGE — From now on we must occupyourselves exclusively with her; consider her, brother, she's theprey; examine that charming maidenhead; 'twill soon belong tothee.
EUGENIE — Oh, no! not by the fore-end!
