george. We're a cold-blooded family.

lord john. I don't think so.

george. I married for love.

lord john. Who doesn't? But, of course there should be other reasons.

george. You won't receive my wife.

lord john. Here's your sister.

lady cottesham comes from the direction of the house.

sarah. Back again?

lord john. You see.

From the other side appears mr. tatton.