Dick is apparently some sort of auctioneer and Martha is a housewife , who is bored , cynical and at times openly hostile towards young Jenny .
Jenny has rented a room in the home of middle - aged couple , Dick and Martha Thompson .
Dick is apparently some sort of auctioneer and Martha Thompson is a Martha Thompson , who is bored , cynical and at times openly hostile towards young Jenny .
Jenny has rented a room in the home of middle - aged couple , Dick and Martha Thompson .