Professor Rubek.

[Nods]—on the subject of our marriage, yes. It was no easy matter for you, Maia.

Maia.

[Continuing unruffled]—and agreed that I was to go abroad with you, and live there for good and all—and enjoy myself.—Do you remember what you promised me that day?

Professor Rubek.

[Shaking his head.] No, I can’t say that I do. Well, what did I promise?

Maia.

You said you would take me up to a high mountain and show me all the glory of the world.

Professor Rubek.

[With a slight start.] Did I promise you that, too?