Now how should you like it, pussy?
HINZE.
In the first place, good soles, then brown flaps, and, above all things, stiff.
SHOEMAK.
Very well. (He takes the measure.) Will you be so kind as to draw your claws in a bit—or rather nails? I have already scratched myself. (He takes the measure.)
HINZE.
And they must be finished quickly. (As his leg is being stroked he begins to purr involuntarily.)
SHOEMAK.
The pussy is comfortable.