This is wartime. Most of us are ready to die, if necessary. Only some of us would rather die in the service of peace than in the service of war. You're a very powerful man, Mr. Pollen. I don't doubt at all that you can kill me if you put your mind on it. You have poisoned the whole nation. You are at liberty to kill me outright, but I won't let you slow-poison me.
[Turning.
Taney, I've got information against you, and you've got to listen. You, too, Maynard.
pollen
[At window.
Am I out in the cold again? I'm listening intently.
[He goes to the telephone and takes up the receiver.
News-stand, please.
harradan
[Pleadingly.