carnaby. Never argue with him . . . persist.
sarah. So does he.
The three pass along the terrace.
ann. [To lord john.] Will you sit down?
lord john. It's not worth while. Do you know I must be quite twice your age?
ann. A doubled responsibility, my lord.
lord john. I suppose it is.
ann. I don't say so. That's a phrase from a book . . . sounded well.
lord john. My dear Miss Ann. . . [He stops.]
ann. Go on being polite.