Gentleman monologue — Comediettas and Farces

(_entering at door and stamping his feet_) I feel all the better! Thanks to a glass of sherry and half a dozen rapid turns up and down the platform, the circulation is re-established; so now for another dose of pins and needles. Holloa! what's this?--my seat taken, and all my things bundled away anyhow on another seat! Well, of all the cool proceedings-- (_To the LADY._) I beg pardon, madam, but-- Asleep? Rather a sudden attack of drowsiness, considering she can't have been here more than five minutes! However, she's a lady--at least she looks like one, though she _is_ such a cool hand, and I can't be so ungallant as to turn her out, especially as she looks so snug and comfortable! I must take another corner! (_He seats himself on second chair at L. H., partly turning his back to the LADY._)