MRS. HOLROYD

Oh, come, you can't say that.

BLACKMORE

I've not seen a single girl—an unmarried girl—that I should want for more than a fortnight—not one.

MRS. HOLROYD

Perhaps you're very particular.

[She puts her two palms on the table and leans back. He draws near to her, dropping his head.

BLACKMORE

Look here!