Steven. Yes, of course Dick'll come back,
Georgy [Short pause.], but won't he despise me?
Georgiana. No, you're my brother. And oh, Steven, forgive me, but I'm so happy. [Hugging the pillows on the sofa and burying her face in them.] Don't let me be silly—don't let me forget I'm an old maid,—and there's no fool like an old fool! I mustn't forget there's probably an orange or two among the blossoms for my hair!
[Mrs. Carley and Louise come into the room from the Right without speaking. They look from Georgiana to Steven. They are under the strain of violent emotion almost too much for words. Their appearance is tragic.] There is a pause.
Steven. Sam has told you?
Louise. It isn't true what he says?
Mrs. Carley. [Bursting out, as the strain
breaks.] That everything's gone? Everything!
[Mrs. Carley comes to Steven.
Steven. Yes, it's true!—