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THE MAKROPOULOS SECRET

The police You want to have me arrested?

Not yet. You still have a chance.

[Knocking]

Come in.

[Sticking her head through the doorway]

Two gentlemen are looking for Mr. Hauk-Sendorf.

What’s that? After me? I won’t go. The devil! Don’t let them in

I will see them. [He goes out]

[Crossing to Kristina]

Now, Kristina, don’t cry. [He puts his arm on her shoulder] I’m so sorry.

[Going up to Kristina]

My, my! Isn’t she pretty? Let’s see. For the love of God, don’t cry!

[Close to Emilia, in a low voice]

There is an auto below. You will ride with me across the frontier or else