Act IIScene I
Orgon, Mariane
Orgon
Now, Mariane.
Mariane
Yes, father?
Orgon
Come; I’ll tell youA secret.
Mariane
Yes ... What are you looking for?
Orgon
Looking into a small closet-room
To see there’s no one there to spy upon us;That little closet’s mighty fit to hide in.There! We’re all right now. Mariane, in youI’ve always found a daughter dutifulAnd gentle. So I’ve always love you dearly.
Mariane
I’m grateful for your fatherly affection.
Orgon
Well spoken, daughter. Now, prove you deserve itBy doing as I wish in all respects.
Mariane
To do so is the height of my ambition.
Orgon
Excellent well. What say you of—Tartuffe?
Mariane
Who? I?
Orgon
Yes, you. Look to it how you answer.
Mariane
Why! I’ll say of him—anything you please.