Col monologue — Comediettas and Farces

Nobody here! got it all to myself! That's just what I like! I was afraid of meeting Fritterly! He's a pleasant fellow enough in his way, but I prefer being _out_ of his way! To be within the sound of his voice is like living over a printing-office--one continual clatter! Now, then, for a little solitary rumination!--there's nothing equals it. Look at a cow--how she enjoys it! and isn't she the most peaceful of all animals? Who ever heard of a cow in a passion? See the touching resignation with which she allows herself to be milked! I wish Arthur had more of that docile animal in his composition! he wouldn't talk of doing something desperate! Now, then, for a delicious nap! (_Ties his handkerchief over his head and lies down on couch, and no longer in sight of audience._)