I assure you I’m perfectly serious. You taunted me that I couldn’t make love, so I just let myself go to show you I could. I daresay it was a silly joke, but it certainly was a joke.
Mrs. Dot.
[Unmoved.] James, every word you say increases my admiration for you. I can’t think now how I was ever blind to your great affection.
Blenkinsop.
But don’t you hear what I say?
Mrs. Dot.
Do you think you can take me in so easily?
Blenkinsop.
You don’t believe me?
Mrs. Dot.