ann. It's very cold.
abud. If we light the fire now that means more trouble in the morning.
She sits on the settle.
ann. Yes, I am very weary.
abud. Go to bed.
ann. Not yet. [After a moment.] How much light one candle gives! Sit where I may see you.
He sits on the bench. She studies him curiously.
ann. Well . . this is an experiment.
abud. [With reverence.] God help us both.