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?