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ann.[Round eyed.]I wonder that you can be pleased.
abud.[Apologising.. without apology.]It's life.
ann.[Struck.]Yes, it is.
And she goes towards the house, thinking this over.
THE THIRD ACT
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It is near to sunset. The garden is shadier than before.
abud is still working. carnaby leete comes from the house followed by dr. remnant. He wears his right arm in a sling. His face is flushed, his speech rapid.
carnaby.Parson, you didn't drink enough wine... damme, the wine was good.
dr. remnant.I am very grateful for an excellent dinner.
carnaby.A good dinner, sir, is the crown to a good day's work.
dr. remnant.It may also be a comfort in affliction. Our philosophy does ill, Mr. Leete, when it despises the more simple means of contentment.
carnaby.And which will be the better lover of a woman, a hungry or a well-fed man?
dr. remnant.A good meal digests love with it; for what is love but a food to live by.. but a hungry love will ofttimes devour its owner.
carnaby.Admirable! Give me a man in love to deal with. Vous l'avez vu?