LADY. 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_). GENTLEMAN (_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._) LADY (_aside and partly uncovering her face_). I knew these little difficulties would soon arrange themselves! (_wraps herself up as before_). GENTLEMAN (_fidgeting about in his seat_). I was much more comfortable in my own seat. There was a nice hollow for one's back there; but here there's a confounded lump that's positively painful! I must confess I have found that women in general haven't the slightest hesitation in taking advantage of one if they possibly can. Here's an instance; just as I had got used to my seat, in comes one of the weaker sex and turns me out bag and baggage! They know their power, and abuse it: too bad! Now (_looking aside at LADY_) if my neighbor were but young--and pretty into the bargain--but no; catch a woman wrapping herself up like that when she _is_ young (_gaping_) and pretty! (_His head nods once or twice, and he falls asleep._) GUARD (_without_). Take your seats! Any more going on?