Georgiana. [Bursting into tears.] Oh, Steve!
[She turns away and puts the pistol on the table between the windows.
Steven. Forgive me, Georgy, forgive me! This promise I'll keep. Only forgive me for breaking your heart like this!
Coast. [Entering Right.] I've been sent up to bring you down to dinner.
[He takes in the situation. A pause.
Georgiana. Do you know what Steve has just told me?
Steven. [Bitterly.] Yes, he knows.
Coast. Just what?
Georgiana. Steve has gone on speculating, and my money's followed the rest.
Coast. Yes, I knew that.