As Zimmermann left to “look for” Félix, the maid came running into the room overwhelmed with a letter.Sussy: Madame, Monsieur, this was in the entrance.
Then Charlotte arrived pretending she knew nothingCharlotte: Oh chérie, I share your sorrow. I really hope the baby shows up soon.
Simba: Mon Dieu, chérie. Look at this note, Félix was kidnapped and they want a ransom! Kidnapper wants all my fortune and the deeds of this house in return…The note also says “don’t even dare bring the police, or you’ll never see your son alive again…”
Charlotte: That is ridiculous, who would ask for that?
Simba: I don’t know, but I’ll give them what they want so I can have my boy back. I won’t return if it’s not with him!
Genviève: Be careful!