Gallery, showcasing the works of an unknown artist named Orville, who is revealed to be a robot. Gallery partners Mr. Replogle and Mr. Ditmars are enthusiastic about the cultural importance of supporting hand-made art in an increasingly automated society. However, their excitement turns to despair when they discover Orville's true identity, leading to a crisis of integrity in the art world. As reporters and the wealthy backer McGeachin discuss Orville's abilities and the implications of a mechanical artist, Replogle grapples with the threat to human creativity and his own nightmares about a future where artistry may ultimately be devalued. The culmination highlights a society challenged by its reliance on machines and the repercussions for humanity's role in art and existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)