George.

Uncle, you should not have said that!

[Sinks in chair and covers his face with his hands.]

Brauer.

My boy----[Emotion stops him from saying more--walks about.] See here----[Again the same--tries to light a cigar, breaks it and throws it away.]

George.

You should not have said that, uncle! No, no----

Brauer.

My God, you knew of it?

George.