Austin. Yes, I know how he gave up every one of his old habits with a great deal of courage.
Ruth. Nobody knows what it cost him! How can you help us? Get him something to do to pay off his debts? Or can't you make him feel even if we do have to go on living at our different homes for a while, it is better to publish the fact that we are married?—
Austin. I shall go back at once to America if I can persuade Jinny!
Ruth. And I, too?
Austin. No. You must stay abroad till I send word for you to come home. If I am going to help you, you will help me by doing exactly as I say, won't you?
Ruth. Yes.
Austin. It's very important that you should absolutely obey me!
Ruth. I will.
[A pause.
[Jinny, unnoticed by either of them, appears in the doorway at Right. Austin is walking up and down. Ruth is leaning her elbow on the back of the bench and burying her face in her hands.