JESSIE
Oh, what if I did! Haven’t I got a right to change my mind?
MRS. BRIGGS
I insist on your lying down for half an hour before you dress for dinner. What makes you so obstinate about it? Have you any reason for wishing not to do this simple thing? Is there anything you’re trying to conceal from me, Jessie?
JESSIE (rising hastily)
Certainly not!
MRS. BRIGGS (severely)
You haven’t any particular reason for staying here and not going to your room as you said you would?
JESSIE
No!