[bantering]
But then, you see, you are a very exceptional woman. Why, you have a mind like a man.
Helen
Like a man? [Coming close to him, tempting him.] If you had a mind like a woman you would know better than to say that to me!
[Re-enter Judge from garden. He smiles and glances at them. The lovers keep quiet as he crosses to the door. Then they look at each other and smile. Judge has gone into the house. It is nearly dark. The moon is rising.
Ernest
[raises eyebrows]
They all take for granted that I want to make love to you.
[Smiles but avoids her eyes.
Helen