BURKE—[Scornfully.] No, and I wasn't hearing her say the sun is shining either.
CHRIS—[Doggedly.] Dat's all right. She don't say it, yust same.
ANNA—[Quietly—coming forward to them.] No, I didn't say it, Mat.
CHRIS—[Eagerly.] Dere! You hear!
BURKE—[Misunderstanding her—with a grin.] You're waiting till you do be asked, you mane? Well, I'm asking you now. And we'll be married this day, with the help of God!
ANNA—[Gently.] You heard what I said, Mat—after I kissed you?
BURKE—[Alarmed by something in her manner.] No—I disremember.
ANNA—I said good-bye. [Her voice trembling.] That kiss was for good-bye, Mat.
BURKE—[Terrified.] What d'you mane?
ANNA—I can't marry you, Mat—and we've said good-bye. That's all.