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george.Charming cynicism, my dear Sarah.

mr. tatton.Oh, Lord!

ann.[To her affianced.]Good-bye now.

lord john.When do I see you?

ann.Papa says soon.

lord john.Very soon, please. Tatton, my friend, Brighton's no nearer.

mr. tatton.Lady Cottesham.. Miss Leete.. I kiss your hands.

lord john.[Ebulliently clapping george on the back.] Look more pleased.[Then he bends over lady cottesham's hand.]Lady Charlie.. my service to you.. all. Ann.[And he takes ann's hand to kiss.]

ann.If I can think better of all this, I shall. Good-bye.

She turns away from him. He stands for a moment considering her, but follows tatton away through the orchard. george and sarah are watching their sister, who then comments on her little affair with life.

ann.I'm growing up.[Then with a sudden tremor.] Sally, don't let me be forced to marry.

george.Force of circumstances, my dear Ann.

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.