Professor Rubek.

And I propose to remain one.

Maia.

[Lying on her side, so that her back is turned to him.] There’s not a bit of the artist about him.

Professor Rubek.

[With attention.] Who is it that’s not an artist?

Maia.

[Again in a sleepy tone.] Why, he—the other one, of course.

Professor Rubek.

The bear-hunter, you mean?