Well, I don't know about that. [Ermyntrude lights the candle on mantelpiece.]
PEGGY.
Why haven't you and Mr. Saunders gone home? You're not burnt out.
MALLORY.
Perhaps not; but Admiral Rankling asked me to remain, and, if he hadn't, I'm not going to leave this house till my friend Queckett is out of danger.
PEGGY.
Out of danger.
MALLORY.
Yes. Are you aware that you young ladies have brought very grave difficulties upon that unfortunate gentleman?