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THE MAKROPOULOS SECRET

I can’t get it into my head that such a woman can be bothered with men.

[With a knowing wag of the head]

Oh, yes, there’s no doubt about it, Kudrana.

You don’t say.

What what are you staring at?

I can’t get it into my head.

Of course she has! But you’re too stupid to understand.

[Entering from the left]

Janek, come here. Janek, there’s no one here.

[Timidly following her]

Won’t somebody throw me out?