Professor Rubek.
[Lost in recollection.] Yet those were beautiful days, Irene. Marvellously beautiful days—as I now look back upon them——
Irene.
[Looking at him with a soft expression.] Can you remember a little word that you said—when you had finished—finished with me and with our child? [Nods to him.] Can you remember that little word, Arnold?
Professor Rubek.
[Looks inquiringly at her.] Did I say a little word then, which you still remember?
Irene.
Yes, you did. Can you not recall it?
Professor Rubek.
[Shaking his head.] No, I can’t say that I do. Not at the present moment, at any rate.