Professor Rubek.

[Uncertainly.] And do you think that would work in the long run?

Maia.

[In a light tone.] Very well, then—if it won’t work, it won’t. It is no good talking about it.

Professor Rubek.

And what shall we do then, Maia—if it does not work?

Maia.

[Untroubled.] Then we two will simply get out of each other’s way—part entirely. I shall always find something new for myself, somewhere in the world. Something free! Free! Free!—No need to be anxious about that, Professor Rubek! [Suddenly points off to the right.] Look there! There we have her.

Professor Rubek.

[Turning.] Where?