Ernest

[bored, but trying to hide it]

The ones who deserve your praise are the four who died to prove that theory.... [He smiles.] Of course, you all know their names.... [He looks at John, who looks at Judge, who looks at Lucy, who looks at Theodore. He takes up his cup.] Delicious tea.

Theodore

Ah, but they didn't do it for fame, for money—that's the beauty of the sacrifice.

Ernest

[with a smile]

Quite so.... That's what Congress told us when we suggested a pension for the widow of the first victim.

All

What! Did Congress refuse the pension?