NICOLE: My faith, Madame, curiosity has cost me; but I believe
something's afoot, since they were talking of some event where they
did not want you to be.
MADAME JOURDAIN: Today's not the first time, Nicole, that I've had
suspicions about my husband. I'm the most mistaken woman in the
world, or there's some love-affair in the making. But let us see to
my daughter. You know the love Cleonte has for her. He's a man who
appeals to me, and I want to help his suit and give him Lucile, if
I can.
NICOLE: Truly, Madame, I'm the most delighted creature in the world
to see that you feel this way, since, if the master appeals to you,
his valet appeals to me no less, and I could wish our marriage made
under the shadow of theirs.
MADAME JOURDAIN: Go speak to Cleonte about it for me, and tell him
to come to me soon so we can present his request to my husband for
my daughter in marriage.
NICOLE: I hasten, Madame, with joy, for I could not receive a more
agreeable commission. (Alone) I shall, I think, make them very
happy.
ACT THREE