Professor Rubek.
If only you—? Well?
Irene.
I did as you told me—went with you up to the heights. And there I fell upon my knees, and worshipped you, and served you. [Is silent for a moment; then says softly.] Then I saw the sunrise.
Professor Rubek.
[Turning the conversation.] Should you not like to come and live with us in the villa down there?
Irene.
[Looks at him with a scornful smile.] With you—and the other woman?
Professor Rubek.
[Urgently.] With me—as in our days of creation. You could open all that is locked up in me. Can you not find it in your heart, Irene?
Irene.
[Shaking her head.] I have no longer the key to you, Arnold.
Professor Rubek.
You have the key! You and you alone possess it! [Beseechingly.] Help me—that I may be able to live my life over again!
Irene.
[Immovable as before.] Empty dreams! Idle—dead dreams. For the life you and I led there is no resurrection.
