Irene.
And then it turned into Lohengrin's boat—with the swan yoked to it.
Professor Rubek.
How fond you were of that game, Irene.
Irene.
We played it over and over again.
Professor Rubek.
Every single Saturday, I believe,—all the summer through.
Irene.
You said I was the swan that drew your boat.
Professor Rubek.
Did I say so? Yes, I daresay I did. [Absorbed in the game.] Just see how the sea-gulls are swimming down the stream!
Irene.
[Laughing.] And all your ships have run ashore.
Professor Rubek.
[Throwing more leaves into the brook.] I have ships enough in reserve. [Follows the leaves with his eyes, throws more into the brook, and says after a pause.] Irene,—I have bought the little peasant hut beside the Lake of Taunitz.
Irene.
Have you bought it? You often said you would, if you could afford it.
