Seymour
Yes, we are easily satisfied. Give a mystery a name and that's enough for the most of us. But here and there are minds that must explore further; and if they discover something beyond the comprehension of us who stay behind, we call them mad.
Bellows
Well, none of your mind-puzzles for me. Give me something clear cut, like typhoid, or measles, an amputation, or new babies, something I can fix my eyes on. You can take care of the madmen—except when they're in my own village. I'm not going to have a boy like Philo gibbering around ready to break out wild any time.
Seymour
It's true he may be led into frenzy, or even self-destruction, but it will be from overwork and loneliness. I must have a talk with the parents——
Bellows
What do you expect them to do? They're asking us for help. And I'm willing to give it to them.
(Re-enter Warner and Mrs. W. He carries pitcher, she carries tray with glasses.)
Seymour (to Bellows)