GARCIN, alone. He walks up to the bronze and strokes it. He sits down. He gets up. He goes to the bell-push and presses it. Nothing happens. He tries two or three times. Still no response. He goes up to the door and tries to open it. No result. He calls. ✎
No response. He hammers on the door with his fists, calling out to THE VALET. Suddenly he calms down and sits. At that moment, the door opens and INÈS enters, followed by THE VALET. ✎