The Imaginary Invalid (Act 3 Scene 19) lyrics

SCENE XIX.——BÉRALDE (coming out of the place where he was hiding), ARGAN, TOINETTE.

BER.
Well, brother, you see….

TOI.
Now, really, I could never have believed such a thing. But I hear your daughter coming, place yourself as you were just now, and let us see how she will receive the news. It is not a bad thing to try; and since you have begun, you will be able by this means to know the sentiments of your family towards you.