[He turns to go.]
ALLIGATOR. Just a little farther, please. I am still so weak!
MAN. Then I'll help thee into the water.
(He helps the Alligator into the water.)
Now thou art in; and now I will depart.
[He turns to go.]
ALLIGATOR (seizing the Man's leg). Not yet!
MAN. Let go of my leg!
ALLIGATOR. Why?
MAN (indignantly). Why! Why!