ann. Outside things. Why couldn't I run away from this garden and over the hills? . . I suppose there's something on the other side of the hills.

sarah. You'd find yourself there . . and circumstances.

ann. So I'm trapped as well as that Lord John.

sarah. What's the injury?

ann. I'm taken by surprise and I know I'm ignorant and I think I'm learning things backwards.

george. You must cheer up and say: John's not a bad sort.

sarah. A man of his age is a young man.

ann. I wish you wouldn't recommend him to me.

sarah. Let's think of Brighton. What about your gowns?