Maia.
Yes, you, who have been so much, much further away than I. Are you entirely happy, now that you are at home again?
Professor Rubek.
No—to be quite candid—perhaps not entirely happy——
Maia.
[With animation.] There, you see! Didn’t I know it!
Professor Rubek.
I have perhaps been too long abroad. I have drifted quite away from all this—this home life.
Maia.
[Eagerly, drawing her chair nearer him.] There, you see, Rubek! We had much better get away again! As quickly as ever we can.