Question about sweeney todd?

Question: Question about sweeney todd!?

when mrs!. lovett was singing poor thing, right before sweeney screamed "NO!" what was judge turpin doing to her, and why were the people laughing!? any answer much appreciated!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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When Mrs!. Lovett is singing Poor Thing Judge Turpin was raping Sweeney Todd's wife lucy!. They were laughing because these high society people thought it was amusing to see people being treated that way!. They do show that part more vividly in the play!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

He was raping her!.!.!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

i'm guessing "having his way" with her!?Www@QuestionHome@Com