Coast. [Sitting in the rocker.] Well, don't tell it, or you'll spoil it.
Steven. The women are so down on my speculating, Georgiana especially.
[Sits on the table.
Coast. What do the women folks know about business? Why don't you keep what you do to yourself?
Steven. But you see my money's all gone, and I need more—only to recoup with.
Coast. [After a slight pause.] As I remember, you can do what you like with Louise's money.
Steven. But is it right?
Coast. You're too blamed afraid, that's why you always lose.
Steven. [Walking up and down.] I know it. And this is the biggest chance I've had yet. If I dared risk it, I'm sure I could make a fortune! Not in words! I know what I'm talking about, Sam. Louise would have everything she wanted—and the way she'd live then! She could drop the social chip off her shoulders, go any
where, and receive everybody.