Brew poor Mr. Paulover something hot. [Bringing the kettle and spirit lamp to the table] Light this lamp for me, please. [He lights the lamp.] If you can recommend me at any time to a lady with young daughters I shall be grateful.
MALLORY.
I will—I will.
PEGGY.
I think I am almost capable of finishing any young lady now.
MALLORY.
I am sure you are. [Looking at the spirit lamp.] Is that alight? [They put their heads down close together to look at the lighted lamp.] That's all right.
PEGGY.
Seems so. [They rise and look at one another.]