Irene.
In my lifetime, yes.
Professor Rubek.
[Trying to take a lighter tone.] Yes, Irene.—I can assure you “our child” has become famous all the wide world over. I suppose you have read about it.
Irene.
[Nods.] And has made its father famous too.—That was your dream.
Professor Rubek.
[More softly, with emotion.] It is to you I owe everything, everything, Irene—and I thank you.
Irene.
[Lost in thought for a moment.] If I had then done what I had a right to do, Arnold——