THE MAKROPOULOS SECRET
act ii
Emilia
[Sitting up]
Janek! Come here, Janek. Would you like to do something for me?
Janek
Yes, I would.
Emilia
Anything I want you to?
Janek
Yes.
Emilia
Something big, Janek? An heroic deed?
Janek
Yes.
Emilia
And will you ask for something as a reward?
Janek
Oh, no!
Emilia
Come nearer. You know, you are very nice. Listen. Your father has a sealed envelope and on it is written, “For the hands of my son Ferdinand.” It’s either in his desk or in his safe or—I don’t know where.
Janek
Yes?
Emilia
Will you bring it to me?
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