Act 3, Scene 12 Summary

Toinette returns, this time dressed as herself. She thought that she heard Argan calling for her. Argan tries to persuade Toinette to stay until the doctor comes back so that they may see the resemblance of the two side by side; however Toinette explains that she has far too much to do to waste time.

Act 3, Scene 12 Analysis

Toinette returns, dressed as herself, to complete her deception. By seeing both people so closely apart in time Argan is firm in his belief that it is not a ruse.