Miss
The idea!—I have to leave right away.
Poet
But you must rest a while first. We have been walking for three hours.
Miss
Riding, you mean.
Poet
Yes, we rode home—but we ran around for a full three hours in the country. Now come, sit down, child … wherever you like—here at my desk;—no, that’s not comfortable. Sit down on the sofa.—That’s it. (He presses her down) If you are very tired, you may as well lie down. So. (He stretches her out on the sofa) There, put your head on the cushion.
Miss
(Laughing) But I’m not tired at all!