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Schigolch, an older beggar, has come to visit Lulu. She is married to the artist Schwartz, after her previous husband (Dr. Goll) died of a sudden heart attack. Schigolch is a mysterious figure from Lulu’s past--perhaps her father--and they have not seen each other for a long time. Schwartz thinks that the old man is a beggar, and leaves Lulu to deal with him. Lulu shows an affection for Schigolch that she rarely gives to other men in her life. The circumstances of Lulu and Schigolch are a
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SCHIGOLCH. (Scanning Lulu's portrait.) Is that you?
LULU. (Winking.) Pretty fine?
SCHIGOLCH. If all that's genuine.
LULU. Have something sweet?
SCHIGOLCH. What?
LULU. (Getting up.) Elixir de Spaa.
SCHIGOLCH. That doesn't help me—Does he drink?
LULU. (Taking a decanter and glasses from a cupboard near the fireplace.) Not yet. _(Coming down
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