No—I remain. To stay and fight a duel
Seems on the whole, the proper thing to do—,
Ah, you are strong—I would not then be cruel,
If I were you!
NELLIE.
One does not like one’s feelings to be doubted—
FRANK.
One does not like one’s friends to misconstrue—
NELLIE.
If I confess that I a wee-bit pouted?
FRANK.
I should admit that I was piqued, too.