At a wine party, Mr. Jin asks his servant Miss Jessel to serve him wine. He asks her not to tell him that he wants her to serve wine, but to explain how much she is worth to him. He tells her that he does not want her to be introduced to anyone else, and that he will call her to "serve" him if he has "taken a liking" to anyone. He says that the girl behind him seems "quite unique and special" and wonders if he will let her drink with him after that. He is glad that he likes her, and wonders how he can say no to her. She is a professional, and asks him how much he is willing to pay