The Time Machine Page #6

TIME TRAVELLER:

Well, it has to do with time.

DR. HILLYER

(steps to box)

I've always maintained what this

nation needs is a reliable timepiece.

The Navy needs one. The Army needs

one. - For the artillery you know.

KEMP (leaning forward)

Couldn't do better, George. So

that's why you've been in hiding. -

Clever of you, indeed!

FILBY (studying the Time

Traveller's reaction)

I don't believe George is referring

to a new kind of timepiece.

TIME TRAVELLER:

When I speak of time, I'm referring

to the fourth dimension.

A perplexed look comes over Bridewell's face.

Dr. Hillyer registers concern. Kemp looks troubled.

Only Filby expresses avid interest.

FILBY:

Go on, George.

TIME TRAVELLER:

Now, as you know, the difficulty

in explaining the fourth dimension

is that it cannot be seen or felt -

it must be thought of.

FILBY:

If you don't mind, George, would

you refresh me on the first three

dimensions.

DR. HILLYER

Really, Filby, they must have

taught you something at school!

BRIDEWELL (baiting

Dr. Hillyer)

Suppose you explain it, Doctor.

DR. HILLYER

Certainly!

(he demonstrates

pompously)

When I move in a straight line,

forward or backward, that's one

dimension. - When I move to the

left or right, two dimensions. -

When I move up and down, three

dimensions.

(a bright idea lights up

his face. At last he can

get ahold of the box, but

Filby interferes before

Dr. Hillyer can get his

fingers on it and he has

to be satisfied with merely

pointing)

For instance, this box has three

dimensions:
length, breadth, and

height.

BRIDEWELL (amazed)

Well, then, what's the fourth

dimension?

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