Louise. We must do it very carefully.

Steven. But we mustn't lose any time.

[Georgiana comes in during this last speech,

overhearing it. A movement is made by others on Georgiana's entrance.

Georgiana. "Losing time!" Am I keeping you from anything? I'm very sorry!

Louise. [Very tenderly, and hiding her emotion.] No, you're not keeping us, Georgy, we only wanted to see you, that's all.

Georgiana. [Going to her.] Why?

Steven. [Also very tenderly.] Do we have to have a reason to want to see you, isn't that we love you enough?

Georgiana. Yes, but why do you speak to me like this?—it's very kind of you—only—what does it mean?

[Smiling a little nervously, they hesitate.