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THE PRIME MINISTER
Margaret.
Otto, I must stay here until all is over. That's
necessary, you know.
Otto.
I know.
Margaret.
If you get away safely, you must never write or
try to communicate with me.
Otto.
But you are to follow us, Margaret.
Margaret.
I cannot. The police are still suspecting me. I
couldn't get out of the country.
Otto.
Are we never to see you again, Margaret?
Margaret.
[With an effort.] Yes, yes, we'll meet again—some
day.
Otto.
But I can't leave you behind like this, and if it
wasn't for Freda——
Margaret.
Yes, you must think of Freda now.
Otto.
[Louder.] But Margaret——
