Urania
But, where've you been? Stop hiding things from me.
McNaughten
You pretend to be ignorant, Madame, but you know very well. Didn't you
see me on the stage coach. So, you know where I've been and where I'm
going. It's your business.
Urania
What a reproach! And what stage are you talking of?
McNaughten
The most vulgar one can go on. I doubt there's another between London
and Bristol that better jolts the passengers.
Urania (helplessly)
Jenny, you're right, he's lost his mind.
Jenny
He hasn't lost a thing. Surely, he's had too much to drink. It's wine
that carries him to these extravagances.
McNaughten
I've had enough of your impertinences. More important business calls
me away, and it's to finish that business that I am here. To get
married, and not to dine with creatures like you who seek adventures.
Urania
Creatures! Adventures! Heavens! What a way to speak to me!
Jenny
Creatures! Ah, Madame, here are two fabulous cheats. If you listen to
me, we'll box their ears and avenge our pride.
McNaughten
Softly, if you please. Moderate your passion.
Jenny
I've never felt so wild. I would have spared the valet--but he does
nothing to separate himself from his master. Why, Spruce?
Spruce
I don't wish to know of your differences.
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