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R. U. R.
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Helena
They're gathered round the house.
[The factory whistle blows.]
Busman
Noon?
Domin
[Looking at his watch]: That's not noon yet. That must be—that's
Helena
What?
Domin
The Robots' signal! The attack!
[Gall, Hallemeier, and Fabry close and fasten the iron shutters outside the windows, darkening the room. The whistle is still blowing as the curtain falls.]