ann. I forgive you.
abud. [Encouraged.] Ann . . we're beginning life together.
ann. Remember . . work's enough . . no stopping to talk.
abud. I'll work for you.
ann. I'll do my part . . something will come of it.
For a moment they sit together hand in hand. Then she leaves him and paces across the room.
There is a slight pause.
ann. Papa . . I said . . we've all been in too great a hurry getting civilised. False dawn. I mean to go back.
abud. He laughed.
ann. So he saw I was of no use to him and he's penniless and he let me go. When my father dies what will he take with him? . . . for you do take your works with you into Heaven or Hell, I believe. Much wit. Sally is afraid to die. Don't you aspire like George's wife. I was afraid to live . . and now . . I am content.