If I were you!

Nellie. If I were you, I would not, Sir, be bitter,

Even to write the “Cynical Review;”—

Frank. No, I should doubtless find flirtation fitter.

If I were you!

Nellie. Really! You would? Why, Frank, you’re quite delightful,—

Hot as Othello, and as black of hue;

Borrow my fan. I would not look so frightful,

If I were you!

Frank. “It is the cause.” I mean your chaperon is