Coast. [Quick.] She'll never know you broke your word to her if I help you.

Steven. Yes, she will, because I mean to tell

her to-night.

Coast. All right!

Steven. That's what I've come for, to make a clean breast of everything.

Coast. You're a damned fool! [He rises and moves away.] However, each way plays more or less into my hands.

Georgiana. [Outside of door Right.] If you are telling secrets, look out—I'm coming!

Coast. Come on!

[Georgiana comes in, dressed in graceful negligée tea gown.

Georgiana. Good evening, Sam! Steve, you're not dressed yet?