Ger. 'Twas well guessed, miss, for one so innocent.
Hip. No, I always kick him off from the bed, and never will let him come near it; for of late, indeed, (I do not know what's the reason,) I don't much care for my shock-dog, nor my babies.
Ger. O then, miss, I may have hopes! for after the shock-dog and the babies, 'tis the man's turn to be beloved.
Hip. Why, could you be so good-natured as to come after my shock-dog in my love? it may be, indeed, rather than after one of your brother men.
Ger Hah, ha, ha! poor creature! a wonder of innocency! [Aside.
Hip. But I see you are humble, because you would kiss my hand.
Ger. No, I am ambitious therefore.
Hip. [Aside.] Well, all this fooling but loses time, I must make better use of it. [To Gerrard.] I could let you kiss my hand, but then I'm afraid you would take hold of me and carry me away.
Ger. Indeed I would not.