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THE MAKROPOULOS SECRET

Will Father give it to me?

No, he won’t. You’ll have to take it.

That isn’t possible.

Oh! Are you afraid of your father?

I’m not afraid, but

But, Janek, on my honor, it is just a remembrance—a matter of sentiment—without any value—I’d like so much to have it.

I—I will try.

You promise?

[Prus enters from a shadow]

You needn’t trouble yourself, Janek. It is in the safe.

Father, again.