and exchanges a few words with some of them.
The Inspector.
[Advancing to Professor Rubek's table and politely taking off his hat.] I have the honour to wish you good morning, Mrs. Rubek.—Good morning, Professor Rubek.
Professor Rubek.
Good morning, good morning, Inspector.
The Inspector.
[Addressing himself to Mrs. Rubek.] May I venture to ask if you have slept well?
Maia.
Yes, thank you; excellently—for my part. I always sleep like a stone.
The Inspector.
I am delighted to hear it. The first night in a strange place is often rather trying.—And the Professor?
Professor Rubek.
Oh, my night's rest is never much to boast of—especially of late.
The Inspector.
[With a show of sympathy.] Oh—that is a pity. But after a few weeks' stay at the Baths—you will quite get over that.
