[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.

MALLORY.