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THE MAKROPOULOS SECRET shouldn’t get old. You know, the foolish have a long life. Oh, I shall live a long time. And as long as one enjoys love [He shakes the castanets] Enjoy love! La, la, la, la. Ssh, Gypsy, will you go?

Yes.

A new life, isn’t it? We will start again from twenty, little girl! You know, delight—paradise! Aha, do you remember, only just remember. All the rest is nothing. Nina, shall we go? Nina, shall we go?

Yes, come along, chu cho. [Someone knocks] Come in.

Mr. Gregor wishes to see you.

What does he want here? Dios mio. Let’s run away.

Just wait.

Good morning, Berti. Who are with you, please?

You’re not alone?

Ah, Mr. Gregor, what a pleasure!