"I mean come right off and marry me now before anyone else can. See?"
"In London?"
"In London."
They stared at one another again. They took things for granted in the most amazing way.
"I couldn't," said Ann. "For one thing my month's not up for mor'n free weeks yet."
They hung before that for a moment as though it was insurmountable.
"Look 'ere, Ann! Arst to go. Arst to go!"
"She wouldn't," said Ann.
"Then come without arsting," said Kipps.
"She's keep my box——"