ann. Sarah, this man that you're fond of and that's not your husband is not by any chance Lord John Carp?

sarah. No.

ann. Nothing would surprise me.

sarah. You are witty . . but a little young to be so hard.

carnaby. Keep to your innocent thoughts.

ann. I must study politics.

sarah. We'll stop talking of this.

ann. No . . let me listen . . quite quietly.

carnaby. Let her listen . . she's going to be married.

sarah. Good luck, Ann.