THE MAKROPOULOS SECRET
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what they had written about me and all at once I saw: “The last day of the case: Gregor vs.Prus.” Coincidence, wasn’t it?
Kolonaty
Well, it was in all the newspapers.
Emilia
And because—by accident—I remembered something—but first, won’t you tell me some of the particulars of the case?
Kolonaty
Certainly. Ask me any questions you like.
Emilia
I don’t know anything about it.
Kolonaty
Nothing at all? Not a word?
Emilia
It’s the first time I have heard of it—really.
Kolonaty
But then—pardon me—I don’t understand—why you are interested.
Gregor
Tell her the story, Doctor.
Kolonaty
Well, it’s a very old case.
Emilia
Gregor’s in the right, isn’t he?
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