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At the top of the steps ann is waiting for him.

ann.I'll see you into the saddle.

george.Thank you, sister Ann.

ann.Why didn't you leave us weeks ago?

george.Why!

They pace away, arm-in-arm.

carnaby.[Bitterly.]Glad to go! Brighton, Sarah.

sarah.No, I shall not come, Papa.

carnaby.Coward.[Then to remnant.]Good-night.

dr. remnant.[Covering the insolent dismissal.]With your kind permission I will take my leave.[Then he bows to sarah.]Lady Cottesham.

sarah.[Curtseying.]Doctor Remnant, I am yours.

carnaby.[Sitting by the fountain, stamping his foot.] Oh, this cracked earth! Will it rain.. will it rain?

dr. remnant.I doubt now. That cloud has passed.

carnaby.Soft, pellucid rain! There's a good word and I'm not at all sure what it means.

dr. remnant.Per.. lucere... letting light through.

remnant leaves them.

carnaby.Soft, pellucid rain!.. thank you. Brighton, Sarah.

sarah.Ann needs new clothes.

carnaby.See to it.

sarah.I shall not be there.

She turns from him.

carnaby.Pretty climax to a quarrel!