She. What does she want, always dusting?
He. I should say—that is, I'd consider the thought——
She. You'd consider a lie—oh, Manikin—you're trying to defend her!
He. I'm not defending her——
She. You're trying to——
He. I'm not trying to——
She. Then, what are you trying to——
He. Well, I'd venture to say, if she'd only stay away some morning——
She. That's what I say in my dreams!