Miss P. Then why conceal yourself in the broom cupboard?
Dor. I know the broom cupboard ain't easy to get out of. I could explain better, only I feel in such an awful hat——
Miss P. You are not wearing your hat!
Dor. No, but—really, you know, I simply wanted—
Car. Captain Dorvaston, don't trouble; whatever you may say Miss Pillenger won't believe you.
Miss P. That is true. There are things that cannot be explained away. The broom cupboard is one of them. (going)
Dor. But I say, ma'am! (moves again)
Miss P. (motions him away) Good-night, Captain Dorvaston. (he opens door, she goes out. Dorvaston and Cook look at each other, she smiles)
Dor. (after pause) I've made a nice mess of it.