lord john. What can Miss Ann think of me?

sarah. Don't ask her.

carnaby. Innocency's opinions are invariably entertaining.

lord john. Am I the first . . . ? I really beg your pardon.

george and ann come down the steps together.

carnaby. Ann, what do you think . . . that is to say—and answer me truthfully . . . what at this moment is your inclination of mind towards my lord here?

ann. I suppose I love him.

lord john. I hope not.

ann. I suppose I love you.

carnaby. No . . no . . no . . no . . no . . no . . no.