[Waiters bring refreshments from the hotel, and go off behind the pavilion.
[The Inspector, wearing gloves and carrying a stick, comes from his rounds in the park, meets visitors, bows politely, and exchanges a few words with some of them.
The Inspector.
[Advancing to Professor Rubek’s table and politely taking off his hat.] I have the honour to wish you good morning, Mrs. Rubek.—Good morning, Professor Rubek.
Professor Rubek.
Good morning, good morning, Inspector.
The Inspector.
[Addressing himself to Mrs. Rubek.] May I venture to ask if you have slept well?
Maia.
Yes, thank you; excellently—for my part. I always sleep like a stone.