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Well, not much, because it occupies only an exchange of lines in scene 1 of Act 4. We get the impression from Cassio's conversation with Iago that Bianca is somewhat high-maintenance, and sure enough she shows up, complaining that the handkerchief he gave her was a present from some other woman. Cassio tries to calm her down, but she says that if he's serious about her he should show up for supper with her, and off she flounces. Cassio tells Iago that he had better follow or "she'll rail in the street else." From this we learn that Cassio is a bit of a cheapskate, as he gives her a hankie he just happened to find in his room, and likewise an opportunist for taking advantage of the opportunity, but somewhat lacking in curiosity, since he doesn't wonder how it came to be there. He is also patient, and is concerned with public appearance, as he does not want to be embarassed by Bianca complaining in public.

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