george. Bravo, Ann.
ann. Tell me the rules . . . for next time.
sarah. It would have been most advantageous for us to have formed an alliance with Lord John Carp, who stood here for his father and his father's party . . . now in opposition.
george. Look upon yourself—not too seriously—Ann, as the instrument of political destiny.
ann. I'm afraid I take in fresh ideas very slowly. Why has Papa given up the Stamp Office?
sarah. His colleagues wouldn't support him.
ann. Why was that?
sarah. They disapproved of what he did.
ann. Did he do right . . . giving it up?
sarah. Yes.