Killed him with a fine sharp dagger which I always have with me in
bed---


PROFESSOR RUBEK.

[Vehemently.] I don't believe you, Irene!


IRENE.

[With a gentle smile.] Indeed you may believe it, Arnold.


PROFESSOR RUBEK.

[Looks compassionately at her.] Have you never had a child?


IRENE.

Yes, I have had many children.


PROFESSOR RUBEK.

And where are your children now?