THE MAKROPOULOS SECRET
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Emilia
[Standing in the doorway]
Dr. Kolonaty?
Kolonaty
Yes. What can I do for you?
Emilia
I am Emilia Marty. I came to see you about
Kolonaty
[With a deep bow he shows her a seat]
Won’t you, please?
Emilia
Thank you. [She advances into the room] I came to see you about—the Gregor case.
Gregor
What’s that, Madam Marty?
Emilia
I am not married.
Kolonaty
Mademoiselle Marty, this is Mr. Gregor, my client.
Emilia
This one? [She looks intently at him] Very well. He can stay if he wants to.
[She sits down]
Vitek
[Pushing Kristina out through the doorway]
Now, come along, Kristina.
[He leaves on tip-toe, bowing]
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