Jenny Why have you gone into mourning so suddenly? Do you think this is the way to dress for a dinner party? Are you coming from a funeral, sir?
McNaughten
What's it to you? I'll dress as I please.
(Low to Spruce)
The girls around here are well equipped with effrontery and curiosity.
Spruce It's the custom of the town. They're always friendly with people they've never met. Beware a trap.
Jenny My concern in this matter is natural enough. Whatever happens to you interests me. My lady has an extreme tenderness for you, and I must imitate her.
McNaughten
Quite unnecessary.
Jenny
Sir!
McNaughten
You pretend your mistress loves me, do you?
Jenny
You pretend you don't know that?
McNaughten
May I be hanged if I ever heard of it before this moment!
Jenny (puzzled) You've had several proofs already. And if you want more solid proof, you can bed her and marry her whenever you like.