No. (There is silence for a moment) We can manage with a candle for to-night.

BLACKMORE (stepping forward and blowing out the smoky flame) I'll see if I can't get you one from the pit. I shan't be a minute.

MRS. HOLROYD

Don't—don't bother—I don't want you to.

[He, however, unscrews the burner and goes.

MINNIE

Did Mr. Blackmore come for tea, mam?

MRS. HOLROYD

No; he's had no tea.

JACK