DICK. Of course it's all right what you're going to do, only--well, I don't want to be here to see it.
GEORGIANA. But, Dick, I'm perfectly happy in what I'm doing.
DICK. Of course! but that doesn't make it any the pleasanter for me. [_Rises._] Good-by.
GEORGIANA. [_Rising._] And that's all, just good-by?
DICK. No, I wish you all kinds of happiness in the future and the happiest marriage in the world.
DICK. [_With great effort._] I wish you everything that's good, Georgy, old girl!
GEORGIANA. Well, I'm sure no one could ask for more; and what shall I wish you?
DICK. Wish me a big fight, and an exciting one! Wish me a chance to do something! Wish me--oh, what does it matter--wish me--"Good-by."
GEORGIANA. What does it matter? Good-by! No!
[_They shake hands; she follows him to the door._
DICK. [_Looking at her a moment._] _I am_--too late. Good-by.
[_He is going out again and she stops him._ Good-by. [_Light-heartedly._
[_He goes out. She stands where he leaves her, facing the door. A pause._
GEORGIANA. "What does it matter"--"wish me good-by."
[_She turns, looking straight ahead of her, gazing into space, realizing what it means to her. Slowly the emotion creeps into her face, she falters where she stands, and turns about to burst into tears, when_ COAST _comes back into the room_.
COAST. I heard Coleman go--can I talk with you a little?
GEORGIANA. [_Sitting on the sofa._] No, Sam, I don't feel like it!
COAST. [_Going to her._] Georgy, don't--don't--I love you.
COAST. It don't make any difference if you want me to or not; I do, got to, it's so strong in me--won't you have me?
GEORGIANA. No! Won't you leave me alone a little?
COAST. No, I can't. Listen; I know I'm not refined enough for you--but I can get over that in time. Sure! I can get over everything for you, if you'll only love me.
[_He kneels beside her a little awkwardly, trying to make her look at him._
COAST. There isn't a thing in this world that money can buy I won't give you.
GEORGIANA. There are some things money can't buy.
COAST. No, there ain't--not _my_ money! You'll have everything a woman can hanker after in this world--the best there is, and Steve shall have it, too, for your sake.
COAST. Listen! I'll make my wife the biggest woman in the city--I'll make her--