Simon monologue — "Wanted, a Young Lady" : A Farce, in One Act

(_entering, door C._) Yes, yes, godfather, make your mind easy, you may sleep quietly on both sides of your face. (_advancing_) That's a saying in our parts; but I have tried it, and I couldn't do it. (_looking at clock_) Seven o'clock! what a litter this room is in. (_placing chairs, &c._) And look here. (_indicating clothes scattered over an easy chair_) What's all this? Oh, old master's morning gown. (_places it in the closet_) I have an idea that this place of mine suits me very well. I am boarded and lodged and washed, eight pounds a year, and the key of the cellar. I fancy I shall soon get my nose red in this house. (_sits_) This here easy chair is uncommon comfortable.