[A pause; Coast goes to the table and stands half shamefaced a moment, then he pulls himself up and turns.

Coast. Well, face the music for a while, and then see!

Georgiana. They're waiting for you at dinner; please join them and tell them what you like.

Coast. I'll tell them nothing. I'll let you and Steve think things over a little.

Steven. [Rises, and goes to meet Coast.] You will have something to settle with me outside of money matters!

Coast. [With a jeer.] Please yourself.

[He goes out.

Georgiana. [To Steven.] I believe I can influence Louise to do nothing for the sake of the children, and she loves you in her way.

Steven. But the bank?

[He sits on sofa beside her.