Who does not know him?
Professor Rubek.
Very slightly, however. Is he on your list of patients—at last?
The Inspector.
No, strangely enough—not as yet. He comes here only once a year—on his way up to his hunting-grounds.—Excuse me for the moment——
[Makes a movement to go into the hotel.
Ulfheim’s Voice.
[Heard outside.] Stop a moment, man! Devil take it all, can’t you stop? Why do you always scuttle away from me?
The Inspector.
[Stops.] I am not scuttling at all, Mr. Ulfheim.