To keep Greta from doing something rash, Austin makes the announcement that the children need the help of the guests. He asks people to open their pocketbooks and give from the heart, and Lord and Lady Sheraton are the first to do so, pledging one million dollars to help the children. This is matched by Victor, and others soon follow suit. It is only a short time before they have $100 million in donations, which was just what they needed.