Hear, hear!

QUECKETT.

[In an undertone, glaring at her.] You vexing girl.

RANKLING.

But I am also the husband of a heavily plated cruiser—er—um—h'm! of a dear lady to whose affection and society I owe the greatest happiness of my life.

PEGGY.

[To herself.] How different some gentlemen are when their wives are not present.

RANKLING.

If I have the regret of knowing that my acquaintance with Mrs.—Mrs.—

PEGGY.