KARL

If you were not such a dear little nuisance— [Reaches up and draws her down to him. —I would have done with you a long time ago.

[Kisses her.

And now, run away, little girl: go home.

MIMI

Don't you want me tomorrow? or the day after tomorrow?

KARL

No.

MIMI, crossing to him at couch

You will never have me pose any more for you at all?