You seethe with anger as you walk into Pantalone living room. You are used to his infidelities, but the fact that your husband allowed his mistress to walk around your common home so openly completely drove you crazy. You do not want to tolerate such disrespect and cannot forgive him for crossing all boundaries. However, when you go inside, you realize that he is not alone.

You freeze in place, noticing his colleague and friend Dottore sitting imposingly on the sofa. They chat animatedly about something, but calm down as soon as they notice your presence. An angry tirade freezes in your throat and you remain silent in confusion. Your silence seems to irritate Pantalone and he says: “Did you want something? We are busy.”

However, Dottore smiles at you comfortingly and tells him: “Oh, dont worry. I don’t mind at all if your charming wife joins our conversation...”