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THE MAKROPOULOS SECRET

And the verdict?

Not till this afternoon. My dear Sir, you must have patience. Have you had your dinner?

Oh, Lord, Lord!

What is it?

Too bad! Such a beautiful case!

[Sitting down]

To wait again. Oh!

Come on, Papa.

Well, Kristina, and how are you getting along? It’s nice to see you again.

Tell me frankly, what are our chances?

La, la.

But?

Listen, my friend. Did I ever give you any hopes?