Maia.

[At last catches sight of Rubek and calls.] Hallo!

[She advances over the upland, jumps over the brook, with the aid of her alpenstock, and climbs up the hillock.

Maia.

[Panting.] Oh, how I have been rushing around looking for you, Rubek.

Professor Rubek.

[Nods indifferently and asks.] Have you just come from the hotel?

Maia.

Yes, that was the last place I tried—that flytrap.

Professor Rubek.