Rodney. Why, nothing, father.
Martin. Well anyhow, the answer is not a nickel——
Rodney. You do me an injustice. I’m just sorry to see you in pain.
Martin. Well, you want something, that’s certain.
Rodney. Why do you say that?
Martin. I know you—and whatever it is, you can’t have it.
(Rodney turns appealingly to Mary. She ignores him. He turns back to his father and tries to muster up his courage.)
Rodney. (Clearing his throat) Well, as a matter of fact, I did want——
Martin. Now we’re getting to it.
Rodney. I wanted to have a talk with you—an important talk——