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THE MAKROPOULOS SECRET

May God receive the soul of this, thine unworthy servant, Emilia Marty, m-m-m-, Amen. [She screams] Stand up! Who are you?

[Falling to the floor in a faint]

Elina

Damn!

What is it?

She isn’t lying! Quick! [He rings the bell] A doctor, Gregor!

You’ve poisoned her!

Slightly.

[At the door into the hall]

Is the doctor there, please?

[Entering]

Mr. Hauk, we have been waiting for you for an hour. Come along, now!

Hold on! This first, doctor.

[Pointing to Emilia]