silence.] For after all there is a certain happiness in feeling
oneself free and independent on every hand--in having at ones command
everything one can possibly wish for--all outward things, that is to
say. Do you not agree with me, Maia?


MAIA.

Oh yes, I agree. All that is well enough in its way. [Looking at
him.] But do you remember what you promised me the day we came to
an understanding on--on that troublesome point---


PROFESSOR RUBEK.

[Nods.] --on the subject of our marriage, yes. It was no easy matter
for you, Maia.


MAIA.

[Continuing unruffled.] --and agreed that I was to go abroad with
you, and live there for good and all--and enjoy myself.--Do you
remember what you promised me that day?


PROFESSOR RUBEK.

[Shaking his head.] No, I can't say that I do. Well, what did I
promise?