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THE MAKROPOULOS SECRET

Yes, but only for the last twelve years.

Then do you confess that you stole the medallion of Eugenie Montez—Eh?

Good Lord! That is not true. Eugenie Montez

It is in the accusation. You acknowledged it.

That is not true!

Who is your accomplice?

There isn’t one.

Do not deny it. We know everything. When were you born?

[Weakly]

Fifteen eighty-five.

[He produces a glass filled with some liquid]

Drink a full glass of this.

No, I don’t want to! Leave me alone!