MAIA.

[Sits for some time as though waiting for the PROFESSOR to say
something, then lets her paper drop with a deep sigh.] Oh dear, dear,
dear---!


PROFESSOR RUBEK.

[Looks up from his paper.] Well, Maia? What is the matter with you?


MAIA.

Just listen how silent it is here.


PROFESSOR RUBEK.

[Smiles indulgently.] And you can hear that?


MAIA.

What?


PROFESSOR RUBEK.