Professor Rubek.

Oh yes, they too—a little, perhaps. And not at all in the direction of amiability. That I readily admit.

Maia.

I should think you must admit it, indeed.

Professor Rubek.

[Changing the subject.] Do you know how it affects me when I look at the life of the people around us here?

Maia.

No. Tell me.

Professor Rubek.

It makes me think of that night we spent in the train, when we were coming up here——