A Study in Subtext

Dramatis Personæ
Shopkeeper: S.
Patron: JHM

Scene: A., a beautiful young woman, has recently been appearing behind the counter of establishment run by Shopkeeper, frequented by Patron.  A. is not present on this visit.

Patron:  So, A. is your daughter, is that right?

Shopkeeper:  Yes.  Do we look alike?

Patron:  You both have beautiful eyes.

Shopkeeper:  Thank you.  Yeah, A. just got married.

Patron:  Oh, how wonderful!

Scene.