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THE MAKROPOULOS SECRET

But you mustn’t insult the French Revolution before Mr. Vitek.

Why?

The French Revolution is his hobby.

What does he know about it?

I don’t know. Try asking him about Citizen Marat.

[Trying to bow himself away]

Oh, no, please.

Marat—wasn’t he a deputy?—Hands perspired—terribly.

[Greatly incensed]

That’s not true!

Oh, as I remember, he had hands like a frog. Br-r-r!

Oh, no. That’s a lie. It’s not written anywhere.—I beg your pardon.