[He laughs.

Ninian: By Jove, that’s good—worthy of your uncle.

Ann: Let me go.

Ninian: Where are those beautiful manners? Say “Please let me go, dear Ninian.”

Ann: Please let me go.

[Ninian releases her. She gets up and walks towards the window.

Ninian: I didn’t say you might walk away. Sit there. It is delightful to feel that we are sharing a secret—fellow conspirators.

[Pause.

Ninian: Where is the charming family chatter? And surely even your usual courtesy would compel you to answer when you are spoken to.