Aunt Eliza.

[Smiling.] Upon my soul, it looks very much like it.

Blenkinsop.

What did you expect? You’ve played on my heart-strings as though they were an instrument that had no feeling. You’ve put a caress into every tone of your voice.

Mrs. Dot.

[Ruefully.] Of course, I am fascinating. I can’t deny that.

Blenkinsop.

When you touched my hand, every nerve of my body thrilled.

Mrs. Dot.

You’re not really in love with me?