Dick. But what?

Georgiana. [Pause.] But your business,—how can you leave your office?

Dick. There are plenty of people who'll be only too glad to take on my clients.

Georgiana. But when you come back?

Dick. If the worst comes to the worst, I'll have to begin all over again.

Georgiana. No! Don't go—Dick! Don't

go!

Dick. Why not?

Georgiana. [Humorously, to cover her emotion.] I don't want any one else to get your clients.

Dick. Oh, you were thinking of my career! That'll take care of itself if I come back—and if I don't—