[Crying.] He encouraged us! He's a man!
MALLORY.
Now, pray don't cry, my dear Miss—what is your name this morning?
PEGGY.
Hesslerigge, and I wish I'd never been born!
MALLORY.
Hesslerigge and you wish you'd never been born. [ Taking her hand.] Well, Miss Hesslerigge, the serious aspect of the affair is that Admiral Rankling has a most violent, ungovernable temper.
PEGGY.
[Tearfully.] I know. I've never seen a gentleman foam at the mouth before. It's quite a new experience.