Miss Mac. (L.) If I please.
Dam. Indeed! Now as I naturally do not wish to receive more punishment than my crime, as a matter of course, will bring with it, tell me who and what you are.
Miss Mac. A lady! What are you?
Dam. A gentleman.
Miss Mac. Independent?
Dam. Seven hundred a year. You are without a sixpence, of course?—hope you are—extravagant, I dare say, then I shall soon be a beggar.
Miss Mac. I am happy to say, sir, that I need never require your help in pecuniary matters.
Dam. Sorry for it. Many relations? I hope you have an army of poor ones—that will serve me right.
Miss Mac. I have not, sir.
Dam. Dear me, I am afraid I shall be too comfortable. How old are you?