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R. U. R.
Helena
Radius isn't going to be put in the stamping-mill.
Dr. Gall
But every Robot after he has had an attack—it's a strict order.
Helena
No matter . . . Radius isn't going if I can prevent it.
Dr. Gall
I warn you. It's dangerous. Come here to the window, my good fellow. Let's have a look. Please give me a needle or a pin.
Helena
What for?
Dr. Gall
A test. [Sticks it into the hand of Radius who gives a violent start.] Gently, gently. [Opens the jacket of Radius, and puts his ear to his heart.] Radius, you are going into the stamping-mill, do you understand? There they'll kill you, and grind you to powder. That's terribly painful, it will make you scream aloud.
