Professor Rubek.
[Seriously.] Yes, Maia—it was for another reason. A quite different reason. And that is what we must sooner or later have a clear explanation about.
Maia.
[In a fit of suppressed laughter.] Heavens, how solemn you look!
Professor Rubek.
[Suspiciously scrutinising her.] Yes, perhaps a little more solemn than necessary.
Maia.
How so——?
Professor Rubek.
And that is a very good thing for us both.