- Hester: [Moaning sounds come from next room, suggesting sexual activity] The female is a synthetic. Her pleasure is simulated. The human man with her must know she feels nothing. What satisfaction can he derive from her...
- [after a gap, contemplating]
- Hester: pretense?
- Hester: Human beings can convince themselves of anything they want.
- Leo Elster: Why do you speak as if you aren't one of them?
- Hester: [the man in other room makes Groaning sound] I believe the man has ejaculated.
- Leo Elster: [laughs]