[Softly to her.] Hush! Carrie, my darling! Your Vere's private box!
MISS DVOTT.
Mr. Queckett's private box, during my absence at night, will be our lodgings, where he will remain under lock and key. [Peggy laughs at Queckett.]
QUECKETT.
[To Peggy.] Oh, you vexing girl!
MALLORY.
[Annoyed.] Excuse me, my dear Queckett—but while looking at the plants in the conservatory, I became engaged to Miss Hesslerigge. [There is a general exclamation of surprise.]
REGINALD.
[To Mallory.] Ah, coward, you haven't to wait five years! [Jane enters.]