With the utmost delight—if only I could manage it.

Professor Rubek.

Why do you want to?

Irene.

Because she deals in witchcraft. [Mysteriously.] Only think, Arnold—she has changed herself into my shadow.

Professor Rubek.

[Trying to calm her.] Well, well, well—a shadow we must all have.

Irene.

I am my own shadow. [With an outburst.] Do you not understand that!

Professor Rubek.