ULFHEIM.

[Roaring with laughter.] There now, that is a wish worth having!


MAIA.

[Laughing.] Thanks, thanks, thanks, Professor!

[They have both crossed the visible portion of the upland, and go
out through the bushes to the right.


PROFESSOR RUBEK.

[After a short pause.] A summer night on the upland! Yes, that would
have been life!


IRENE.

[Suddenly, with a wild expression in her eyes.] Will you spend a
summer night on the upland--with me?


PROFESSOR RUBEK.

[Stretching his arms wide.] Yes, yes,--come!