Nig monologue (Act 1) — Single Life: A Comedy, in Three Acts

Well, well, what is it? If it is so very horrible, what is it? Eh? eh? eh? _(To each of them; they all shake their heads and sigh.)_ Oh, well, well, if you don't choose to tell me, keep the matter to yourself; why call here dropping your hints? Why should I concern _myself_ about that lady, or what may be said of her? hey? eh? Ah, indeed, why? As for you, Mr. David, listen to me: it was all very well and very kind of you to concern yourself about me when I was young and thoughtless; but now I am at an age to judge for myself, your interference in my affairs is very officious; and, in future, sir, I shall do as I like, marry if I like, drown myself if I like, and if I _do_ the latter thing, sir, I shall consider it an act of impertinence if you jump into _any_ pond, in _any_ place, and _under_ any circumstances, after me. There, sir.