ann. You want the right to behave like that as well as the power.

lord john. You shall command me.

ann. [With a poor laugh.] I rather like this in a way.

lord john. Little coquette!

ann. It does tickle my vanity.

For a moment he sits looking at her, then shakes himself to his feet.

lord john. Now I must go.

ann. Yes . . I want to think.

lord john. For Heaven's sake . . no!

ann. I came this morning straight to where we were last night.