Ninian: They think they pretend, but they get caught themselves. They thought it would be amusing to have a saint in the family. You were the only possible candidate. In fact, I agree that you fitted admirably into the rôle. You are unselfish and conscientious and charitable. Only you upset their calculations by being a real person.
Ann: They are all like that underneath.
Ninian: And you fell in love; that made you more human still.
Ann: What do you mean?
Ninian: And one day, their artificial chatter became unbearable and you told them the truth.
Ann: Do you mean that silly joke about Mr. Jordan?
Ninian: Precisely. But they were so well trained that they didn’t believe you.
Ann: I don’t understand.
Ninian: You weren’t playing the game of love according to their rules.
Ann (terrified): Ninian!