Gave a slight cringe, as though the glint of her eyes
Prickt him. But he stood up to her awkwardly bold,
One elbow on the counter, gripping his mug
Like a man holding on to a post for safety.


The Man:

You can't do what's not nature: nobody can.


The Woman:

And louts like you have nature in your pocket?


The Man:

I don't say that--


The Woman:

If you kept saying naught, No one would guess the fool you are.


Second Man:

Almost
My very words!