Maia.

[Lightly.] No, no, no—there’s certainly no lack of house-room, and that sort of thing——

Professor Rubek.

Remember, too, that you have been living in altogether more spacious and distinguished surroundings—in more polished society than you were accustomed to at home.

Maia.

[Looking at him.] Ah, so you think it is I that have changed?

Professor Rubek.

Indeed I do, Maia.

Maia.

I alone? Not the people here?