Topaze Page #4

- There she is. Go.

- What?

There she is. Go.

Go out that way.

- Hello, Mr. Topaze.

- Madam.

I wanted to visit the school

before meeting the headmaster.

- A good idea it seems.

- Of course, I agree.

Allow me to accompany you

to Mr. Muche's office.

- He'll be delighted to meet you.

- Excuse me.

- Where are the other playgrounds?

- The others?

I imagine the children play

in a garden?

No, madam.

I understand,

the courtyard may seem small,

but in reality,

it's made bigger by a clever rule.

Mr. Muche noticed that

running children

take up far more space

than immobile ones.

Thus, he's forbidden all games

that require moving around

and the courtyard is far bigger.

That's how you squeeze

a large number

of anchovies into a tiny jar.

These doors lead to the classrooms?

Yes, madam. There are six.

What I've seen so far, takes away

my desire to send a child here.

I'm sorry, madam.

Have I hurt your feelings?

No, it's a little hitch,

nothing more.

I say hitch, because I'd already

spoken to Mr. Muche

about the brilliant student

I was so pleased to send him.

He'll certainly think that

I spoke rashly.

I'll see him myself.

I'll explain

that it's no fault of yours.

You're very kind, madam.

And you can tutor Gaston

two hours a day.

Two hours? Unfortunately,

that's impossible.

My schedule does not allow me

this luxury.

Then you'll continue coming

one hour.

Mr. Topaze, please do me the honor

of introducing me.

Allow me to introduce you

to Mr. Muche.

Madam Courtois, whom I spoke of.

Madam, I am deeply honored.

Mr. Topaze mentioned my project?

- Yes, madam.

- It's still a project.

- I have a nephew.

- Charming child.

You know him?

Not yet. But my excellent colleague

has praised him.

Upon his advice,

I might send him here.

A very good idea, madam.

This child, who sounds exceptional,

would quite naturally blossom

in our care.

We understand youthful intelligence,

which is like a budding flower.

One must unfold it petal by petal

so as not to ruffle or damage it.

Nonetheless,

I must tell you,

my decision is not final.

The child's health is fragile,

I must consult a doctor

before sending him here.

Madam, allow me to inform you,

our specialty is sickly children,

they leave here with rosy cheeks

and invigorated limbs.

Your school sounds like

a sanitarium.

I wouldn't go that far,

but I've no doubt

that your nephew would gain

- in both vigor and schooling.

- I believe you.

I'm willing to try,

if the doctor allows.

Madam, whatever your decision,

I'll be eternally grateful

to Mr. Topaze for introducing you.

- You have a precious colleague.

- I know.

He knows he has my esteem

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