But, after all, Jerry, does it make any difference to anybody but the artist whether he sells out or not?

Jerry

But, dear, I think you’ve just begun to reach your ideals.

Grant

Just begun?

Jerry

Yes. I never told you before because I didn’t want to discourage you when we were so hard up. But, Grant dear, I never liked all those other plays—especially The Lonely Way. They seemed unworthy of you. The Sand Bar is the first play that really seems true to life.

Grant

(Staring at her)

Really true to life?