Maia.
[Quickly.] No, no, no, you needn't do that! Not on my account! Professor Rubek. I want to go to the mountains. I have made up my mind to go. Maia. Oh thanks, thanks! May I tell the bear-killer at once? Professor Rubek. Tell the bear-killer whatever you please. Maia. Oh thanks, thanks, thanks! [Is about to take his hand; he repels the movement.] Oh, how dear and good you are to-day, Rubek! [She runs into the hotel.
[At the same time the door of the pavilion is softly and noiselessly set ajar. The Sister of Mercy stands in the opening, intently on the watch. No one sees her.
Professor Rubek.
[Decidedly, turning to Irene.] Shall we meet up there then?
Irene.
[Rising slowly.] Yes, we shall certainly meet.—I have sought for you so long.
