ann. Amen. Some people are so careful of their lives. If we fail miserably we'll hold our tongues . . won't we?

abud. I don't know . . I can't speak of this.

ann. These impossible things which are done mustn't be talked of . . that spoils them. We don't want to boast of this, do we?

abud. I fancy nobody quite believes that we are married.

ann. Here's my ring . . real gold.

abud. [With a sudden fierce throw up of his head.] Never you remind me of the difference between us.

ann. Don't speak to me so.

abud. Now I'm your better.

ann. My master . . The door's locked.

abud. [Nodding.] I know that I must be . . or be a fool.