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 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