sarah. He's out of it.

ann. Are you happy, George?

george. Alas . . Dolly's disgraceful ignorance of etiquette damns us both from the beautiful drawing-room.

sarah. That laugh is forced. But how can you. . . look on?

There is a slight pause in their talk. Then . . .

ann. He'll bully me with love.

sarah. Your husband will give you just what you ask for.

ann. I hate myself too. I want to take people mentally.

george. You want a new world . . you new woman.

ann. And I'm a good bit frightened of myself.