QUECKETT.
Oh, you—you—you vexing girl! Mr. Mallory will be here to-night.
PEGGY.
Yes—and will "Bring two or three good fellows." At least we hope so.
QUECKETT.
Hope so!
PEGGY.
[Standing over him with her arms folded.] Listen, Mr. Vere Queckett. [He starts.] We ladies are going to give a little party to-night to celebrate a serious event in the life of one of us. We have invited only one young gentleman; your friends will be welcome.
QUECKETT.
Oh!