THE PRIME MINISTER
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Margaret.
Otto!
Otto.
Margaret! Is this the room?
Margaret.
Yes.
Otto.
He has gone out as usual?
Margaret.
Yes.
Otto.
When does he return?
Margaret.
A little before midnight—generally.
Otto.
You managed to get the key, then?
Margaret.
He gave it to me himself.
Otto.
Himself?
Margaret.
Yes, for another purpose. [Shuddering.] It is
almost as if Fate had arranged everything.
Otto.
So it has. Fate has arranged everything.