[Interrupted.
Austin. [Going straight to him, puts his hand heavily on his shoulder.] Good God, you're proposing bigamy! You've done enough; don't stoop to crime!
[The two Men face each other a moment. Geoffrey's head drops.
Austin. Forget you ever said that; do what I tell you when Jinny and I have gone abroad, so she will be away from it a little, and if you want money, let me know.
[Jinny enters Right, with nervous gaiety, covering an upheaving emotion which is very near the surface.
Jinny. Ready! And there you are, Geof. I've been sending all over the house after you! Good-by! [Throwing her arms about him.] Dear old Geof! Haven't we had good times together! Always, always from the youngest days I can remember—I don't believe there were ever a brother and sister so sympathetic; I know there was never a brother such a perfect darling as you were—I'll miss you, Geof! [The tears come into her voice, anyway.] I used to think I'd never marry at all if I couldn't marry you, and I do think he is the only man in the world who could have taken me away from home, so long as you were there! [To Austin, smiling.] You aren't jealous?
Austin. No!
Jinny. [In jest.] Isn't it awful! You can't make him jealous! I think it's a positive flaw in his character! Not like—us, is he?
Geoffrey. Dear old girl—
Jinny. [Whispers to him.] And I've noticed how you've overcome certain things, dear Geof. I know it's been hard, and I'm proud of you.