Agi—And there is also my old teacher, Dr. Waldbrott.
Hyacinth—Of the University of Heidelberg?
Agi—Yes, father, he lectures there.
Albert—On what subject?
Agi—Astral Chemistry.
Albert—[To Hyacinth.] Tell me what that is.
Hyacinth—The chemistry of the heavenly bodies.
Albert—Oh!
Hyacinth—I know the old gentleman. An admirable man and an eminent scholar.
Agi—Yes, isn't he? He . . . honors me with his confidence.
Albert—Chemistry of the heavenly bodies?
Agi—Yes.
Albert—Yes. [There is a pause.]
Agi—Dr. Waldbrott used to say to me that he would die happy if he could be sure that I would continue his life's work. He has entrusted his two great theories . . . to me.
Albert—I beg your pardon, but how many great theories had he altogether?
Agi—Two.
Albert—And he entrusted them both to you?
Agi—Yes.
Albert—Good!
Agi—It is a very important, a very serious trust, your highness.
