Louise. Georgy! [No answer; she continues hysterically.] He can't deny it; it's true! And it's rank dishonesty, that's what it is! You've robbed me, you've robbed my mother, you've robbed your
own children! The papers will call you a—
Steven. [Interrupting.] That's not true! I had control of your money—to do with as I choose, and I did what I thought was for the best.
Louise. You've never done anything for me that wasn't for the worst!
[Walking up and down excitedly.
Georgiana. Louise!
Louise. It's true! If I can save a cent out of this ruin, I'll take it and the children away from you! I'll never live with you again! I'll show you up to all your smart friends who've snubbed me! I'll send you to state prison if I can!
[Sits in the arm-chair down Left.
Coast. Shut up, Lou! You'd better get a little legal advice before you start on that track.
Georgiana. Louise!