Derric.
But I was about to propose, on condition of your signing the contract, to let you live rent free, in future.
Rip.
Rent free! I'll sign! but [stop]![89] my old woman [must] play [old hob][90] mit me—so put down dat I can break dat contract, if I choose, in twenty years and a day.—[Noise.]—[Schat! you witch!][91]
Derric.
[Writing.] As you please.[92] [Noise.
Rip.
Schat! you witch![93] [Drinks.
Derric.
Is that a cat, friend Rip? [Writing.