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ann.Papa's right... for the present. When shall we be married?

lord john.Tomorrow?

ann.[Startled.]If you knew that it isn't easy for me to be practical you wouldn't make fun.

lord john.Why not tomorrow?

ann.Papa—

lord john.Papa says yes.. suppose.

ann.I'm very young.. not to speak of clothes. I must have lots of new dresses.

lord john.Ask me for them.

ann.Why do you want to marry me?

lord john.I love you.

ann.It suddenly occurs to me that sounds unpleasant.

lord john.I love you.

ann.Out of place.

lord john.I love you.

ann.What if Papa were to die?

lord john.I want you.

ann.I'm nothing.. I'm nobody.. I'm part of my family.

lord john.I want you.

ann.Won't you please forget last night?

lord john.I want you. Look straight at me.

She looks, and stays fascinated.

lord john.If I say now that I love you—

ann.I know it.

lord john.And love me?

ann.I suppose so.

lord john.Make sure.

ann.But I hate you too.. I know that.

lord john.Shall I kiss you?

ann.[Helplessly.]Yes.

He kisses her full on the lips.