HEGAN. Good God, Laura!
LAURA. Then what is the nature of your relationship with Grimes?
HEGAN. Really, my child, this is not fair of you. I have business connections which you cannot possibly understand...
LAURA. I can understand everything that you are willing for me to understand! I want to know why you must have business connections with a man like Boss Grimes.
HEGAN. My dear, I think you might take your father's word in such a case. It has nothing to do with vice, I can assure you. Grimes is a business ally of mine. He is a rich man, a great power in New York...
LAURA. Do you help to keep him a power in New York?
HEGAN. Why, I don't know...
LAURA. Do you contribute to his campaign funds?
HEGAN. Why, Laura! I am a Democrat. Surely I have a right to support my party!
LAURA. [Quickly.] Have you ever contributed to the Republican campaign funds?