It's his folly to
greet everyone he meets and present them with a promissory note--and
to demand payment. I am surprised that he hasn't paid you the
compliment already.
(Aside)
I think I did that rather well.
McNaughten
His madness is novel and rare, assuredly.
Spruce (low, to McNaughten)
It happens all the time in this city. If you stay here long enough, he
may not be the only one you meet.
Bronlow
I am delighted to see you in such good health. More than you can
imagine. Here's a little bill you ran up before you left. I am sure
you won't quibble about paying it.
Spruce (triumphantly)
What did I tell you!
Bronlow
Because you were away so long, I was obliged to sue out a judgement
against you.
McNaughten
A personal judgement against me!
Bronlow
But, kindly creditor that I am--I differ extremely from process
servers whose suits and writs give people headaches--I present the
bill myself--
McNaughten
You're truly very good and honest. What might be your name?
Bronlow
Oh--you know it very well.
McNaughten
Let me be hanged if I know it at all!
Bronlow
Could you possibly forget?
Spruce (aside to Bronlow)
Are you unable to see the illness he's suffering from?
Bronlow
Indeed, I am unable to see it!
Spruce
He's suffering from amnesia and cannot recall a thing.
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