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.