Rheinhardt.

My friend, your case is somewhat serious.

Adene.

She says there is no hope; is a true? What is it?

Rheinhardt.

[Slowly.] There is much reason to fear that you may have what we call a glioma in the substance of the brain. But you need not yet be uneasy. You may live a considerable time.

Adene.

Is there no operation possible?

Rheinhardt.

None at all, none at all! It would be criminal at present.