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?