MISTRESS PAGE.
[Within.] What ho, gossip Ford, what ho!

MISTRESS FORD.
Step into the chamber, Sir John.

[Exit Falstaff.]

Enter Mistress Page.

MISTRESS PAGE.
How now, sweetheart, who’s at home besides yourself?

MISTRESS FORD.
Why, none but mine own people.

MISTRESS PAGE.
Indeed?

MISTRESS FORD.
No, certainly.
[Aside to her.] Speak louder.

MISTRESS PAGE.
Truly, I am so glad you have nobody here.

MISTRESS FORD.
Why?