I will not sit down without adding a word of congratulation to Mr.—Mr. —
PEGGY.
Parkinson.
RANKLING.
Thank you, I know—Parkinson—the young gentleman whose ingenious construction and seagoing qualities—
MALLORY.
No—no.
RANKLING.
Er—um—whose amiability and genial demeanour have so favourably impressed us. As an old married man I welcome this recruit to the service.