[Clustering together.] Oh!

RANKLING.

[Assuming the tone of a commander.] Mr. Mallory! Mr. Saunders!

MALLORY.

Yes, sir.

SAUNDERS.

Yes, sir. [Mallory and Saunders place themselves beside Rankling.]

RANKLING.

Ladies, fetch your cloaks and wraps preparatory to breaking up our pleasant little party. Who volunteers to assist the ladies?

MALLORY.