I’ll endow him—to please you. But I demand interest on my investment. I’ll build the finest workshop a scientist ever had: give him ten, twenty, a hundred assistants; the most renowned scientists in the world, no matter what they cost.—He can spend any amount on whatever he needs in his work. But I’ll have no young society-man business—
[Fanny starts and her expression grows sullen.
MAGNUS
He’ll stay here, on Long Island. And he’ll spend no more on himself than he needs to live decently. If I sacrifice millions, he must sacrifice something—
FANNY
What do you mean by living decently. (Biting her lips) The way you live?
MAGNUS
No, that’s living extravagantly. (Smiling)
FANNY
Mother, Mr. Magnus has just been joking at your expense.