Lucy:
Well, Mrs. Prim, this is at the very least, a serious conversation as
you put it--and if I were to respond as seriously I don't know where
it might end. But the respect I have for your age, and for the aunt of
my mistress prevents me from responding to you without respect.
Mrs. Prim:
My age! You're a model of moderation!
Lucy:
It would be nice if you were, too, Madam. You are not the first to
spread scandal about your niece; remarks that have no foundation
except in your disordered imagination.
Mrs. Prim:
My disordered imagination! What impudence. (furiously) It's the
disorder of your actions which make me speak out--and there is nothing
worse than the life you are living.
Lucy:
How is that--what's wrong with our life if you please?
Mrs. Prim:
What? Is there anything more scandalous than the expenditures Belinda
is constantly making--a girl without a penny in income.
Lucy:
You have credit, Madame.
Mrs. Prim:
Just what she needs to maintain a large house and extravagant tastes.
Lucy:
Is she forbidden to make her fortune?
Mrs.
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