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ROBIN Here we are again.
P.A. We haven't carried further the discussion about doubt, especially as opposed by adherents of the virtues of certainty.
PRIEST I see Roland shaking his head. Have we exhausted its interest?
ROLAND I am interested, but the present position in which we find ourselves doesn't seem to demand discussion. Man, though he has claimed to be a supporter of the chocolate bar approach, spoke at our last meeting of the merits of shooting. How do you discuss with a gun?
P.A. War is a change from the debating chamber to the field of battle where a gun is only an instrument. The instrument is of no consequence – the motive force or person is.
ROLAND Too true. In fact the motive force is Man and the lady to whom we are indebted for permission to use this room.
ROSEMARY I am glad to do what I can, but I do not pretend to enjoy your sarcasm, Roland.
ROBIN (aside to Roland) Pipe down.
ROLAND I was not aware of being sarcastic.
ALICE Whether you are aware or not doesn't matter so much as what Rosemary feels aware of. If she feels you are rude –