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The speaker is upset that Ellen wants to go home because he believes he has given her everything she needs, including introducing her to the wonders of the world. He brought her to London to sell flowers and gave her the opportunity to enjoy life on her own. He is frustrated that she doesn't appreciate him and threatens to punish her if she doesn't value him. Oh, what you want to go home for? Ellen should be along in a few minutes. She ought to be good for Alfred Crown, for her father, what loves her. What's Alfred Crown, if all I give her? I'll give her everything. I'll give her the greatest gift any human being can give to another—life. I introduced her to the sea of planet I did, with all its wonders and marvels. This lovely world, with the sun that shines and the moon that glows. I'd parked her to walk through the fine spring night. I'd brought her to the city of London to roam about and sell her blooming flowers. I'd give her all that, and then off she disappears and lives on her own to enjoy it. Now, if I ain't worth half a crown now and again, I'll take off my belt and give her what for.