Spruce
Hastings?
McNaughten
Exactly, that's his name.
Spruce Is there a man in London who knows better than I how to get to his house? We'll go together. Have you some business with him?
McNaughten
Yes, I do. By chance, might you also know where a solicitor named
Torrington lives?
Spruce Ah, indeed, I know him. You couldn't have done better than ask me— he's a particular friend of mine. We'll go to him, too. (Aside) But, I see Jenny coming. Good God, I hope she doesn't ruin all my good work.
(Enter Jenny)
Jenny What the Devil are you two doing—are you tied to a stake? Dinner's getting cold, my mistress is annoyed. Ah, there you are, sir. Truly, I am delighted.
McNaughten
What for?
Jenny I'm sent to see what prevents you from coming. My lady cannot understand the reason. But, what is this, sir, why the mourning outfit and the lugubrious reception? You act as if you didn't know me?
McNaughten
Miss—