Lady monologue — Comediettas and Farces

Yes; all things considered, I decidedly prefer this carriage to the ladies' compartment, where there's only room for one, and then what should I do with my packages? Besides, ladies are not so _remarkably_ agreeable among themselves; while here-- (_looking about her_). Let me see, which corner shall I take? I think this will do (_indicating the seat which the GENTLEMAN has just left_); one's face to the engine, and not so likely to be troubled by people getting in and out; yes, this will do very well indeed! (_during this she removes the GENTLEMAN'S effects from first chair L. H. to the opposite chair at R._) And after all, provided one has a _gentleman_ for a travelling companion, a host of these little difficulties soon disappear! (_Seats herself on first chair L. H._). There! I shall do very nicely here--very nicely indeed! (_Here the GENTLEMAN appears outside at door C._) Some one's coming! one of the opposite sex! I _hope_ a gentleman. Suppose I pretend to be asleep? I will! I'll shut my eyes, and then I shall be able to judge of his appearance! (_wraps herself up so as to conceal her face, and pretends to be asleep_).