SALA
And at that time you had such a moment?
JOHANNA
Yes, a year ago, when I was dancing for you in the meadow that moonlit summer night. I am sure it was not the first time, Mr. von Sala. (After a short pause, with a sudden change of tone) Where are you going anyhow?
SALA (falling into the same tone)
To Bactria, Miss Johanna.
JOHANNA
Where?
SALA
To Bactria. That's quite a remarkable country, and what's most remarkable about it is that it doesn't exist any longer. What it means is that I am joining an expedition which will start next November. You have read of it in the papers, haven't you?