[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!