I think I will. It will be another experiment. I know what the effect will be on Dr. Bellows. He is an old friend of mine—but you, sir, are a stranger. I should like to try your mind and see if you are awake or asleep.
(Bellows winks toward Seymour, who takes no notice, but gives Philo careful attention.)
Seymour
I hope I shall not disappoint you.
Philo
I believe we have some points of view in common, for your profession needs to take note of many problems connected with both evolution and electricity. I have been a reader of general science for many years. The fact that on the earth we have had a slow evolution from a monad to a man contains a promise of further development of man into—let us say an angel.
Bellows
Not very soon, I guess.
Philo (sharply)
Hardly in your day, doctor. You needn't worry about the fashion in wing-feathers.