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Maia.
You that used to be so indefatigable—working from morning to night!
Professor Rubek.
[Gloomily.] Used to be, yes
Maia.
But ever since you got your great masterpiece out of hand
Professor Rubek.
[Nods thoughtfully.] "The Resurrection Day"
Maia.
—the masterpiece that has gone round the whole world, and made you so famous
Professor Rubek.
Perhaps that is just the misfortune, Maia.
Maia.
How so?
Professor Rubek.
When I had finished this masterpiece of mine—[Makes a passionate movement with his hand]—for "The Resurrection Day" is a masterpiece! Or was one in the beginning. No, it is one still. It must, must, must be a masterpiece!
Maia.
[Looks at him in astonishment.] Why, Rubek—all the world knows that.
