Georgiana. Can't you give Steve a tip on some

sure things?

Coast. There ain't any sure things.

Georgiana. Why, other friends of Steve are always "putting him on to something good."

Coast. And what happens?

Georgiana. [Smiling distressfully.] Well, he does lose, usually.

Coast. I guess so!

Georgiana. But you must often have inside information.

Coast. And how much is that worth?

[Takes up the false nose from table.