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THE MAKROPOULOS SECRET [Sitting up]

Janek! Come here, Janek. Would you like to do something for me?

Yes, I would.

Anything I want you to?

Yes.

Something big, Janek? An heroic deed?

Yes.

And will you ask for something as a reward?

Oh, no!

Come nearer. You know, you are very nice. Listen. Your father has a sealed envelope and on it is written, “For the hands of my son Ferdinand.” It’s either in his desk or in his safe or—I don’t know where.

Yes?

Will you bring it to me?