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THE MAKROPOULOS SECRET

Taller? Perhaps not.

A good deal taller—Allow me. Eugenie reached me—here. I used to kiss her on her forehead.

And that was all?

Eh? Oh—You are quite like her! Dear lady, may I give you these flowers?

Thanks.

I could look at you forever.

But sit down now, dear. Berti, a chair.

[She sits down on the throne]

I will get one.

[He runs after a chair]

Not there!

[She runs after him]

[To Hauk-Sendorf]

Cher comte.