DR. JONATHAN. Because he belongs to the generation that fights this war.
HILLMAN (shuffling). It ain't no use, doctor. Unless you can bring Mr. Pindar 'round, the shops'll close down.
DR. JONATHAN. I can't, but something else can.
HILLMAN. What?
DR. JONATHAN. Circumstances. No man can swim up stream very long in these days, Hillman. Wait a while, and see.
RENCH (rising). We've voted to put this strike through, and by God, we'll do it.
FERSEN (rising and shaking hands with DR. JONATHAN). It's fine weather, doctor.
RENCH (bursting into a laugh). He's like the man who said, when Congress declared war, “It's a fine day for it!” It's a fine day for a strike!
HILLMAN (who has risen, shaking hands with DR. JONATHAN). But you'll talk to Mr. Pindar, anyway?
DR. JONATHAN (smiling). Yes, I'll talk with him.