He comes back and stands before her too.

ann. I am very sorry for you.

abud. I am very much obligated to you, Miss.

ann. Both those sayings are quite meaningless. Say something true about yourself.

abud. I'm not sorry for myself.

ann. I won't tell. It's very clear you ought to be in a despairing state. Don't stand in the sun with your hat off.

abud. [Putting on his hat.] Thank you, Miss.

ann. Have you nearly finished the rose-trees?

abud. I must work till late this evening.

ann. Weren't you ambitious for Dolly's sake?