I held up three fingers in the air and swore that I would go with you to the world’s end and to the end of life. And that I would serve you in all things——
Professor Rubek.
As the model for my art——
Irene.
—in frank, utter nakedness——
Professor Rubek.
[With emotion.] And you did serve me, Irene—so bravely—so gladly and ungrudgingly.
Irene.
Yes, with all the pulsing blood of my youth, I served you!
Professor Rubek.