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THE MAKROPOULOS SECRET

I see.

And in one of the drawers he hid all his letters from Ellian.

[Coming closer to her]

And how do you know that?

You must not ask me.

[With an over-elaborate bow]

Pardon me.

There are also letters from the managers and people like that, you know. In short, a lot of old papers.

Yes.

Do you think they’ve been burned?

Perhaps. It is quite possible.

Well, will you find out?

Of course, provided Mr. Prus will allow me.