PEGGY.

Then you shouldn't have locked up the rooms downstairs.

QUECKETT.

I daren't allow the neighbours to see the house lighted up downstairs. I wish I could have locked up all you vexing girls.

PEGGY.

That's not the spirit to give a party in! [Contemplating the table.] How many do you think your friend, Mr. Mallory, will bring?

QUECKETT.

I don't think Mr. Mallory will find his way here at all. Have you observed the fog?

PEGGY.

Is it foggy?