Parkinson.
RANKLING.
Thank you, I know—Parkinson—has begun only to-night, I have also the pleasure of inaugurating a friendship with that delightful young lady, which on my side shall be little less than paternal. I—I—I—
MALLORY.
Oh, gracious!
RANKLING.
I—I cannot sit down—
MALLORY.
[ Wearily.] Why not!