[Looks around as she is crossing the upland, sees the two sitting by the brook, and calls out.] Good-night, Professor! Dream of me. Now I am going off on my adventures!
Professor Rubek.
[Calls back to her.] What is to be the aim of this adventure?
Maia.
[Approaching.] I am going to put life in the place of all the rest.
Professor Rubek.
[Mockingly.] Aha! so you too are going to do that, little Maia?
Maia.
Yes. And I’ve made a verse about it, and this is how it goes:
[Sings triumphantly]