[Impatiently.] Jack, I don't put the question on theological grounds, but who is the old gentleman?

MALLORY.

Oh, I beg your pardon—and his. We persuaded an old acquaintance of yours to join us—Admiral Rankling.

QUECKETT.

[Aghast.] What!

MALLORY.

Do you mind?

QUECKETT.

Mind!

RANKLING.