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THE MAKROPOULOS SECRET

Gentlemen, let’s stop this useless talk. The Makropoulos secret belongs to the Makropoulos family. Let them do with it what they will.

What’s that you say?

Only the members of the family enjoy the privilege of the secret. Only he who is the descendant of Ellina Makropoulos, whoever he may be.

And he will live forever, just because he was born of some loafer or baron and a raving, hysterical woman?

All the same, it will still belong to him.

This is a pretty business.

[Coming out of the bedroom]

She is resting. Let her sleep.

Yes, yes, let her stay. That’s good.

Come along home, Mr. Hauk-Sendorf. I’ll take you.