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.—