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Professor Rubek.
Where have you been all day, Irene?
Irene.
[Pointing.] Far, far over there, on the great dead waste
Professor Rubek.
[Turning the conversation.] You have not your—your friend with you to-day, I see.
Irene.
[Smiling.] My friend is keeping a close watch on me, none the less.
Professor Rubek.
Can she?
Irene.
[Glancing furtively around.] You may be sure she can—wherever I may go. She never loses sight of me—[Whispering.] Until one fine sunny morning, I shall kill her.
Professor Rubek.
Would you do that?
Irene.
With the utmost delight—if only I could manage it.
Professor Rubek.
Why do you want to?
