The play Les Deux Gougnottes : dialogues infâmes (The Two Lesbians: foul dialogues) is part of the collected work Le théâtre érotique du XIX siècle (The erotic theatre of the 19th century), composed of some of the plays performed at the Erôtikon Theatron between 1862 and 1863.

This collective project organised by a group of writers, painters and composers aimed at creating independent shows in which it would be possible to tackle erotic themes in a very crude way. The performances were given for about fifty guests, amongst whom were Paul Féval, Henry Monnier, Champfleury, Duranty, or Alphonse Daudet. The hand-puppet booth was installed in a glass room that was used as an antechamber in the house where Amédée Rolland and Jean du Boys used to live, at the 45 Rue de la Santé in Paris.

Madame du Croisy gives Madame Henriette de Frémicourt and Madame Louise de Laveneur a tour of the apartment they are moving into. Once alone, the two women get into the same bed. Their conversation, polite and respectful at first, slowly takes an errotic turn. They end up confessing their mutual affection. In the end, their dialogue turns into kisses and caresses; they undress and engage in love making.