But why should he want to kiss me if he does not love me?
Lady Rutland:
Men love to kiss, dear, and we kiss because we love—that’s the difference.
Lady Jane Wroth:
I wish I were a man, for I love the kiss, too.
Lady Rutland:
Hush, dear, hush! you must not say that: if you were overheard—[Glances round nervously: they go off L.]
Miss Fitton:
The silly women! [To Shakespeare.] But why do you love so madly? ’Tis not wise.
Shakespeare: