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THE MAKROPOULOS SECRET to another, eh? [She puts her hand in her handbag and pulls out a handful of money] Here, take it. Quick!

What! Are you offering me money? What do you think I am?

Behave yourself or I shall pull your ears.

I hope you dare!

Will you only listen! Don’t try to give me orders. Berti, don’t make me cross. I’ll teach you to run up debts. [She boxes his ears] Are you going to take it?

[To Gregor]

In Heaven’s name, put an end to this.

[Pulling the money away from her]

You have funny whims. [He gives the money to Vitek] Hand it over to the office—Mademoiselle Marty’s account.

Yes, certainly.

Certainly not! That is for him. Do you understand?