Maia.
[Rises and stands for a moment looking at him.] If you want to get rid of me, you have only to say so.
Professor Rubek.
Why will you use such phrases? Get rid of you?
Maia. Yes, if you want to have done with me, please say so right out. And I will go that instant.
Professor Rubek.
[With an almost imperceptible smile.] Do you intend that as a threat, Maia?
Maia.
There can be no threat for you in what I said.
Professor Rubek.
[Rising.] No, I confess you are right there. [Adds after a pause.] You and I cannot possibly go on living together like this
Maia.
Well? And then?
Professor Rubek.
There is no "then" about it. [With emphasis on his words.] Because we two cannot go on living together alone—it does not necessarily follow that we must part.
