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THE MAKROPOULOS SECRET

Yes.

Did you like me?

Yes.

[Sharply]

Do you know how to say anything else but “Yes”?

Yes.

Your son is stupid.

I fear for him.

[Gregor comes in with flowers]

Oh, Berti, bring them here.

For last night.

Let me see. [She takes the flowers and finds a jewel box hidden in them] Take this back. It’s nice of you to come. Thank you for the flowers. [She takes a sniff of them and throws them carelessly on the pile with the others] Did you like me?