The cautious struggle

L. Lehrman

Be quiet, Sir! Begone, I say!

Lord bless us, how you romp and tear!

There!

I swear!

Now you have laid my bosom bare!

I do not like such boisterous play,

So take that saucy hand away!...

Why!

Now you're ruder than before!

Nay, I'll be hanged if I'll comply.

Fie!

I'll cry!

O I can't bear it--I shall die!

I vow I'll never see thee more.

But--

are you sure you shut

the door?