“Keep out of those women's way for the rest of the season.”
“I will.”
“Bring your stays home, and allow me to do what I like with them.”
“Of course. Cut them in a million pieces.”
“Till you are recovered, you must be my patient, and go nowhere without me.”
“That is no punishment, I am sure.”
“Punishment! Am I the man to punish you? I only want to save you.”
“Well, darling, it won't be the first time.”
“No; but I do hope it will be the last.”