On my oath.
Jenny.
[After a momentary pause.] Is there anything between Basil and Mrs. Murray?
John.
[Aghast.] No. Certainly not.
Jenny.
How d'you know? Are you sure? You wouldn't tell me, if there was. You're all against me because I'm not a lady.... Oh, I'm so unhappy.
[She tries to restrain her tears, she is half-hysterical.
John stares at her, surprised,
at a loss for words.
Jenny.
If you only knew what a life we lead! He calls it a dog's life, and he's right.