2nd Engineer. He requires more—
Chief Engineer. He has more to defend—
2nd Engineer. And more to gain.
Chief Engineer. We are a nation of peace—peace means work.
2nd Engineer. And work, strength.
Chief Engineer. And strength, war.
2nd Engineer. Yes, yes.
Enter Inventor, groping.
Inventor. Out of my way—step aside.
2nd Engineer. Our inventor—