Ada: And why life? {Pause.} Why life, Henry? {Pause.} Is there anyone about?Henry: Not a living soul.Ada: I thought as much. {Pause.} When we longed to have it to ourselves there was always someone. Now that it does not matter the place is deserted.
Ada reflects on the nature of life and the longing for solitude, questioning Henry about its significance. She observes the irony in their previous desires for privacy, noting that there was always someone around to interrupt their moments of intimacy.
Now, in a deserted setting where no one else is present, Ada feels that their need for seclusion is irrelevant. This shift highlights the contrast between their past experiences and their current reality, emphasizing a sense of loneliness despite the absence of others.