Identifier: devil00moln (find matches)
Title: The devil
Year: 1908 (1900s)
Authors: Molnár, Ferenc, 1878-1952 Herford, Oliver, 1863-1935
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Publisher: New York, M. Kennerley
Contributing Library: The Library of Congress
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ps thedevil to put on the overcoat, but noticesthat it is his masters. HEINRICH Pardon, sir; but this is not your overcoat.This— devil, aside to heinrichShut up! (devil goes off; heinrich follows himout. karl, comes C. to mimi Didnt I promise you Id come? What do youwant ? mimi, coming to himWere you ashamed to have those people see me? KARL I told you Id come. What more do you want?(67) THE DEVIL MIMI I was downstairs in the lunch room and thoughtit all over. Dear Karl, dont be mean—dontget married. KARL But—Mimi! MIM« I never used to care, but now that Ive seen thosepeople I—I cant bear it. Dont get married!(Cries. KARL You mustnt cry—it spoils your beauty. MIMI Oh, Im a fool. KARL Now, youre talking sense. MIMI Ive been a silly girl—but its all over now. Imsensible again. You are going to settle downand marry Elsa and be the most famous por-trait painter in all Europe. KARL Mimi, child—dont speak of portraits. I feel atthis moment as if I never wanted to hear the(68)
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Mi mi and Karl THE DEVIL word portrait again. Id like to run awayfrom everything, Mimi. What do you say? (Goes to couch L. and sits.Suppose you and I get married and go away—far away into the country—or to the UnitedStates, where wed never be heard of again. mimi, kneels beside himDo you mean that? karl, recklesslyYes—yes! mimi, gives him her hand Thats mighty nice of you, Karl. (Rises, goes L. C.But no! even if you really mean it—which youdont— (Makes an effort to control herself. karl, interruptingMimi! mimi No, Karl; Id only keep you back—you mustmarry in your own set. (Changes tone.But dont run away—with—with anybody.Good-bye. (69) THE DEVIL KARL No, dont go! Now you have come, you might aswell stay a while—take your hat off. (Helps her off with her hat and jacket.Im glad you came back. Now, lets be sensi-ble—and talk it over. You know I really amfond of you—after all, I am your best friendand you are my—my— (The devil has silently opened the door and com

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