Domin. Where did you put it?
Helena. (Pointing to fireplace) This morning—I burnt—the two copies.
Domin. Burnt them? Where—in the fireplace? (Goes to fireplace, followed by Fabry, Hallemeier and Busman.)
Helena. (Throwing herself on her knees. By sofa, facing upstage) For Heaven’s sake, Harry.
Domin. (Going to fireplace) Nothing—nothing but ashes. Wait, what’s this? (Picks out a charred piece of paper and reads, “By adding.” Fabry, Gall and Hallemeier move up to him.)
Dr. Gall. Let’s see. “By adding biogen to—” That’s all.
Domin. Is that part of it?
Dr. Gall. (Carrying paper down and letting it fall) Yes. (Gall crosses to L.C. Hallemeier to R. of L.C. table; Fabry to window; Busman to L. of L.C. table.)
Busman. God in Heaven! (Sits L. of table.)