You needn’t be afraid when I’m with you. I can take care of myself!
Maid
But where are we going? There’s no one around. Come, let’s go back!… It’s so dark!
Soldier
(Pulling at his cigar until it glows brightly) There … it’s already getting brighter. Ha—! Oh, you dearie!
Maid
Oh! what are you doing there? If I had known this before!
Soldier
The devil take me, if any one at the dance to-day felt softer and rounder than you, Miss Marie.