Steven. You're in love with my sister, and she's not got a cent of her own to-night through me. Will you help me for her sake?

Coast. [Still quietly.] No!

Steven. [Going to him.] No?

Coast. No!

[Strong.

Steven. Then damn you for a dirty blackguard!

Coast. [Laughs.] That's pretty talk; I guess you got that from me too!

Steven. [Doggedly.] I'll do more than talk!

[Turns away and goes up stage.

Coast. What?