Elmire Jourdain:
[
to Molière/Poquelin] Mr. Tartuffe, I understood long ago that men of the Church are for the most part mere actors, who endlessly repeat the same lines, with more or less conviction.
M. Jourdain:
Your father said you studied law?
Thomas:
Trade law, to be exact.
M. Jourdain:
What a fine idea! I wanted a son to bequeath my business to.
Thomas:
How is business?
M. Jourdain:
I can't complain.
Thomas:
You're wrong. Our laws are reprehensible. Business in France is impossible. But I have concrete ideas on ways to increase profits.
Dorante:
Thomas, I fear this conversation could lead to boredom.
M. Jourdain:
Not at all. Not at all. Please continue.
Thomas:
For example, did you know you could save on labor costs by setting up shop in Spain, where people earn four times less?
Dorante:
[
rolling his eyes] In Spain! And why not China?
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