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R. U. R.
[He sits again at the table and feverishly turns the pages of the book.]
Search! Search!
[A knock at the door. He speaks with impatience.]
Who is it?
[Enter a Robot servant.]
Well?
Servant
Master, the Committee of Robots is waiting to see you.
Alquist
I can see no one!
Servant
It is the Central Committee, Master, just arrived from abroad.
Alquist
[Impatiently]: Well, well, send them in!
[Exit servant. Alquist continues turning pages of book.]
Alquist
No time—so little time
[Reënter servant, followed by Committee. They stand
