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Maia.
Oh, you might have seen her name in a Visitors' List—in one of the newspapers.
Professor Rubek.
But I had no idea of the name she now goes by. I had never heard of any Herr von Satow.
Maia.
[Affecting weariness.] Oh well then, I suppose it must have been for some other reason that you were so set upon this journey.
Professor Rubek.
[Seriously.]. Yes, Maia—it was for another reason. A quite different reason. And that is what we must sooner or later have a clear explanation about.
Maia.
[In a fit of suppressed laughter.] Heavens, how solemn you look!
Professor Rubek.
[Suspiciously scrutinising her.] Yes, perhaps a little more solemn than necessary.
Maia.
How so?
Professor Rubek.
And that is a very good thing for us both.
