McNaughten
You're her servant?
Jenny
Now you've got it.
McNaughten
My word! So much the worse for you. I know nothing about it. But, it's
really a shame to think such a young girl is engaged in such a sinful
school.
Jenny
Quit joking. In one word, my lady is waiting dinner for you. To please
you, she's invited her girl friend, who is pretty and very vivacious.
McNaughten
Your mistress does very good work.
Jenny (to Spruce, giving up on McNaughten)
You talk to me, then? Tell me, what vapor has deranged his mind in so
short a time?
Spruce (aside to Jenny)
For some time he's been subject to distractions--the effect of which
you can see for yourself. Sometimes, he talks idly and without any
sense. He often speaks wildly.
Jenny (to Spruce)
Usually, he seems sensible enough. How can one lose one's memory and
reason in such a short time?
(To McNaughten)
Do you intend to speak sensibly to me?
McNaughten
My dear, I am reasonable enough. It's you who are drunk or crazy. Do
you intend to bother me with your nonsensical stories for an hour? Who
is this Urania who adores me? You talk of dinner, a pretty friend, and
a hundred other things, each one more stupid than the other. And which
I don't comprehend any more than I do Algebra or the Koran.
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