Colin (trying to be dignified): Certainly not.

Mr. Freeman: I suppose I can believe my ears. You heard what she said ... she’s already made this outrageous suggestion to you.

Colin: Yes.

Mr. Freeman: After any encouragement from you?

Colin: No.

Mr. Freeman: Do I understand then that you propose to behave like a gentleman?

Colin: I’m not quite certain how a gentleman would behave under the circumstances.

Mr. Freeman: I’m sorry to hear that.

Colin: Well, how would you behave?

Mr. Freeman: Me?