It's a classic scam.

Stop, stop, stop. Yes, I understand. Woman, listen! Your harp, my love. I've heard he's had almost as many girls… You may never get another. I must be going home now. No, no, no, stop. Well, I guess I'll have dinner by myself… About level with your waist, there's a b… Why don't you laugh? No, by heaven. We've got a screenplay to write. It's all right. Very well, sir.