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