Mrs Jennings. The fact is that last year, when I was in Paris, I saw one just like it and copied it.

Duke. Ah, that explains everything. Do you know Paris well?

Mrs Jennings. Oh, yes. I've been a good deal in Paris. I studied there—[catching herself up]

Duke. Studied! What?

Mrs Jennings. Oh, never you mind what; things a woman ought to know.

Duke. I didn't know such things could be learnt in Paris.

Mrs Jennings. Ah, that's because you're a John Bull, my good friend, and haven't seen enough of the world. You should try to get leave, and travel on the Continent for a month or so. It opens one's mind considerably.

Duke. Have you been much abroad? Your mind seems to be particularly open.

Mrs Jennings. Yes. I don't think there is much of the oyster about me.

Duke. Where else have you been?