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THE MAKROPOULOS SECRET [Kneeling beside Emilia]

Fainted?

Poisoned.

With what? [Leaning over Emilia and smelling her mouth] Aha! [He stands up] Put her to bed, somewhere.

Gregor, carry her into the bedroom! As her closest kin

Is there any warm water?

Yes.

[He rings]

Fine. If you please. [He writes a prescription] Black coffee—and to the pharmacy with this.

[He goes into the bedroom]

Well, then, gentlemen

[The Chambermaid enters]

Did Madam ring?