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Irene.

I could not come to you, Arnold. I was lying down there, sleeping the long, deep, dreamful sleep.

Professor Rubek.

But now you have awakened, Irene!

Irene.

[Shakes her head.] I have the heavy, deep sleep still in my eyes. Professor Rubek. You shall see that day will dawn and lighten for us both. Irene. Do not believe that. Professor Rubek. [Urgently.] I do believe it! And I know it! Now that I have found you again—— Irene. Risen from the grave. Professor Rubek. Transfigured! Irene. Only risen, Arnold. Not transfigured. [He crosses over to her by means of stepping-stones below the cascade.