slept well?


MAIA.

Yes, thank you; excellently--for my part. I always sleep like a stone.


THE INSPECTOR.

I am delighted to hear it. The first night in a strange place is often
rather trying.--And the Professor---?


PROFESSOR RUBEK.

Oh, my night's rest is never much to boast of--especially of late.


THE INSPECTOR.

[With a show of sympathy.] Oh--that is a pity. But after a few weeks'
stay at the Baths--you will quite get over that.


PROFESSOR RUBEK.

[Looking up at him.] Tell me, Inspector--are any of your patients in
the habit of taking baths during the night?