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THE MAKROPOULOS SECRET

For a year.

Well, well! But you mustn’t take him too seriously. I know him. And you, young man—I don’t want to disturb you, but this is really a little—a little public, isn’t it?

[Bravely stepping up to his father]

Father, if you think you’ll embarrass me—you’re mistaken.

That’s right. A man should never be embarrassed.

And I never thought that you would spy on me this way.

Bravo, Janek—only don’t give in.

I mean what I say. There are matters into which I forbid—which—are no one’s

Quite so, my friend. Shake hands.

[His tone is harsh]

[Hiding his hands behind his back]

No, Father.