lau le play excerpu. Scene II Time: Evening. Place: Village of D-- dining room of the Bishop's house. [The room is poorly furnished, but orderly. A door at the back opens on the street. At one side, a window over looks the garden; at the other, curtains hang before an alcove. MADEMOISELLE, the Bishop's SISTER, a sweet-faced lady, sits by the fire, knitting. MADAME, his HOUSEKEEPER, is laying the table for supper.] MLLE. Has the bishop returned from the service? MADAME. Yes, Mademoiselle. He is in his room, reading. Shall I call him? MLLE. No, do not disturb him - he will come in good time - when supper is ready. MADAME. Dear me - I forgot to get bread when I went out to-day. To which do the stage directions in the excerpt contribute? 01. characterization 2. irony O 3. moral 4. conflict