MAIA.

[With animation.] There, you see! Didn't I know it!


PROFESSOR RUBEK.

I have been too long abroad. I have drifted quite away from all this
--this home life.


MAIA.

[Eagerly, drawing her chair nearer him.] There, you see, Rubek! We
had much better get away again! As quickly as ever we can.


PROFESSOR RUBEK.

[Somewhat impatiently.] Well, well, that is what we intend to do, my
dear Maia. You know that.


MAIA.

But why not now--at once? Only think how cozy and comfortable we
could be down there, in our lovely new house---


PROFESSOR RUBEK.