(Enter McNaughten)
McNaughten
You've waited for me in this place for some time. Meanwhile, I've
found a paper that will expedite our little business with Mr.
Torrington.
Jenny My mistress has decided to break with you forever. She has sent me here to collect her portrait, her letters, her jewels, and everything that belongs to her. She has ordered me to return to you, yours. Here they are. (giving him a packet of letters and a portrait)
McNaughten (stunned)
All this, here, has been with her for a long time?
Jenny It's the custom amongst HONEST people, when they quarrel and make a final break, to return each other's letters and portraits.
McNaughten
Is it so?
Jenny Yes, sir—without fail. This young man here will tell you so. Those who live properly pride themselves on it.
McNaughten Look here, my dear, all of this is a terrible nuisance, and you should realize that I'm getting tired of putting up with it.
Jenny Stop playing around! Here's your portrait—now give me hers, and, I'll be off!
McNaughten
My portrait—what are you talking about?