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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.]