Maia.
There can be no threat for you in what I said.
Professor Rubek.
[Rising.] No, I confess you are right there. [Adds after a pause.] You and I cannot possibly go on living together like this——
Maia.
Well? And then——?
Professor Rubek.
There is no “then” about it. [With emphasis on his words.] Because we two cannot go on living together alone—it does not necessarily follow that we must part.
Maia.
[Smiles scornfully.] Only draw away from each other a little, you mean?