-- No.

-- Monster, are you not the monster of this bridge?

-- No, lady, no.

-- Monster, will you not come with me to walk through the illuminated city?

-- No, lady, no.

-- Monster, will you not let me shade you with the mercy of my umbrella from the bitter sun?

-- No, lady, no.

-- Monster, will you not walk with me and love me?

-- No, lady, no.

-- Monster?

-- Lady, I am not a monster.

[gf]