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THE MAKROPOULOS SECRET [Gregor shrugs his shoulders]

But you can still appeal, can’t you?

I don’t know. I don’t think so.

That’s absurd! [She goes over to him and speaks in a motherly way] Listen, Berti, I’m going to pay your debts. Do you understand?

Why should you? I don’t want you to.

Be quiet! I’m going to pay them and that is all there is to it. But you must help me find those Greek papers.

[Again caught up by his desire]

Emilia

[Starting for the door]

Call my car, please.

We found it! We found it! [He throws himself before Emilia on his knees] Gracious lady, accept my apologies. I am a stupid old fool and you know everything.