MRS. GREAVES. I’ve only mentioned what I’ve been told.
LEONARD. Yes, that’s slander. It’s sometimes called defamation of character. Same thing.
MRS. GREAVES. I’m sure I’d no intention at all of saying anything—I’ve been very lenient, too.
LEONARD. Perhaps you’ll give me the name of your Solicitor, Mrs. Greaves.
MRS. GREAVES. What for? I haven’t got a solicitor. I don’t understand what you want.
MARY. I think he’s joking, Mrs. Greaves.
LEONARD. [With mock vexation.] Tut! tut!
MRS. GREAVES. [Doubtfully.] I know slander’s a nasty law but I can’t see as I’ve said anything.
LEONARD. It’s not all a joke, Mary. You may tell your Whales and people that if I hear another word about it I go straight to a Solicitor.