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?