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RADEMACHER
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That isn’t what I mean, doctor. I man, when will it be--all
over with me.
TANN
(Sits down at table, idly turning over papers.)
HALMSCHLAEGER
What a way to talk! (To nurse) Has he had hisedicine?
NURSE
I gave it to him at half past seven, sir.
RADEMACHER
Dr. I beg of you, don’t treat me just like – – like anybody – –
oh I beg your pardon sir.
HALMSCHLAEGER
(Slightly impatient but still amiable) Hush, be more quiet.
RADEMACHER
Just--just a word, doctor. I must know the truth. I mutst.—
a certain reason.
HALMSCHLAEGER
The truth? Why I hope—of course we can none of us see into
the future, but I believe--
RADEMAcher
Doctor, suppose there was something I had to do, something very
important--something affeeling other people--something that
would bring peace to my last hours--
HALMSCHLAEGER
(still friendly) come, come, tell me more clearly what you want.
But in as few words as possible please. I have two more rooms
to go through and if every patient took so much time--well
what is it?