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THE MAKROPOULOS SECRET

Permit me, Mr. Gregor, as a gentleman

Behind the door your physician and the other man are waiting. Shall I invite them in?

Oh, not that, please. But, Baron Prus, certtainly

Do—with that woman—whatever you want to.

All right, let’s start.

[He goes to her desk]

Let it alone! [She opens the drawer of her dresser] If you dare!

[Jumping to her and catching her arm]

Oh, Madam!

[''He pulls a revolver out of her hand. She sinks into a chair'']

[At the desk, without turning]

What is it? She wanted to shoot?

Yes, it’s loaded. Gregor, let’s leave this alone. Let me call someone in?