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Professor Rubek.
[With emotion.] And you did serve me, Irene—so bravely—so gladly and ungrudgingly.
Irene.
Yes, with all the pulsing blood of my youth, I served you!
Professor Rubek.
[Nodding, with a look of gratitude.] That you have every right to say.
Irene.
I fell down at your feet and served you, Arnold! [Holding her clenched hand towards him.] But you, you,—you—!
Professor Rubek.
[Defensively.] I never did you any wrong! Never, Irene!
Irene.
Yes, you did! You did wrong to my innermost, inborn nature
Professor Rubek.
[Starting back.] I—!
Irene.
Yes, you! I exposed myself wholly and unreservedly to your gaze— [More softly.] And never once did you touch me.
