(DR. FRYE nods. His attention is now fixed upon DR. JONATHAN, whose
gaze is still focussed on GEORGE. ASHER and AUGUSTA now begin to
look at DR. JONATHAN. Gradually, as though by the compulsion of DR.
JONATHAN'S regard; GEORGE slowly opens his eyes.)
GEORGE (stammering). Dr. Jonathan!
DR. JONATHAN. I'm here, George.
GEORGE. Is there-is there a strike in the shops?
(DR. JONATHAN glances at ASHER.)
ASHER (hesitating, speaking with difficulty). Don't worry about that now, George.
GEORGE. Why—why are they striking?
ASHER. I'll tell you all about it later—when you feel better.
GEORGE (feebly, yet insistent). I—I want to know.
ASHER. We can't talk about it now, my boy—later.