The Inspector.
[Attentively.] To be sure—and then-?
Professor Rubek.
I looked out at the window—and caught sight of a white figure in there among the trees.
Maia.
[Smiling to the Inspector.] And the Professor declares that the figure was dressed in a bathing costume
Professor Rubek.
—or something like it, I said. Couldn't distinguish very clearly. But I am sure it was something white.
The Inspector.
Most remarkable. Was it a gentleman or a lady?
Professor Rubek.
I could almost have sworn it was a lady. But then after it came another figure. And that one was quite dark—like a shadow
The Inspector.
[Starting.] A dark one? Quite black, perhaps?
Professor Rubek.
Yes, I should almost have said so.
The Inspector.
[A light breaking in upon him.] And behind the white figure? Following close upon her?
