- Gigi rushes up the stairs into her apartment to greet her Grandmama Madame Alvarez, explaining why she's late.
- Grandmama reminds Gigi that it's Tuesday, and she's late for her lessons with Aunt Alicia.
- She throws on a cape over her play-clothes and sits down while Grandmama brushes her hair.
- Gigi asks for dancing lessons, but Grandmama says she won't make that mistake again. Gigi's mother took singing lessons and has been in "ridiculous little roles" ever since.
- Gigi's mother is heard singing scales in the next room, and Grandmama closes the door to shut out the noise. She mentions a "delightful old gentleman with all those flour mills."
- Gigi asks what she's talking about but Grandmama brushes her off, saying "When the time comes, you'll be ready."
- "The time for what?" Gigi asks. It's time for her to go to her aunt's, so she leaves the apartment without an answer.