ASHER. What condition?
DR. JONATHAN. That the mental conflict, the real cause of the trouble,
he resolved. The time has come, Asher, when you must make your choice
between your convictions and your son.
ASHER. Speak out.
DR. JONATHAN. I mean that you must be prepared to tell George, if he
recovers, that you have abandoned your attitude toward the workmen, that
you are willing to recognize their union, settle the strike, and go even
further than in their ignorance they ask. You must try the experiment in
the democratization of industry on which George's heart is set.
Otherwise I will not answer for his sanity, I cannot even give you the
hope that he will live.
ASHER. I never heard of a mental conflict producing such a state!
DR. JONATHAN. Remember, you have said that you will make any sacrifice
to save George's life.
ASHER (turning on DR. JONATHAN). You're not trying to play on my--my
superstition,--at a time like this!
DR. JONATHAN. I'm not dealing with superstition, Asher, but with
science. If George revives, he will wish to talk with you.
ASHER. When?
DR. JONATHAN. Probably this evening--or never. I ask you the question
--will you yield your convictions?
(ASHER bows his head.
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