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Professor Rubek.

And you two are going down there to-morrow?

Maia.

[Throwing herself down among the heather.] Yes, so we have arranged.—Or perhaps we may start this evening.—If you have no objection, that's to say?

Professor Rubek.

I? Far be it from me to——

Maia.

[Quickly.] Of course Lars goes with us—with the dogs.

Professor Rubek.

I feel no curiosity as to the movements of Mr. Lars and his dogs. [Changing the subject.] Would you not rather sit properly on the seat?

Maia.

[Drowsily.] No, thank you. I'm lying so delightfully in the soft heather.

Professor Rubek.

I can see that you are tired.

Maia.

[Yawning.] I almost think I'm beginning to feel tired.