Hear, hear.
RANKLING.
It is one of hardship and danger—of stiff breezes and dismal night watches. But it is because Englishmen never know when they are beaten—
MALLORY.
No, no.
RANKLING.
Yes, sir—it is because Englishmen never know when they are beaten that they occasionally find conjugal happiness. I ask you all to drink to the Navy—to Mr. and Mrs.—thank you, I know—Jenkinson.
[All except Dinah and Reginald rise and drink the toast "Mr. and Mrs. Parkinson," then as they resume their seats, Reginald rises sulkily.]
REGINALD.
Admiral Rankling.