A young policeman - Dr Mejzlik - is standing under a streetlight.

Case of Dr. Mejzlík

Written by Karel Čapek (translated, simplified and shortened) Dr. Mejzlík, a police officer, went to ask an old magic man, Mr. Dastych, for help. “Listen, Mr. Dastych,” Dr. Mejzlík started, “I have a case that’s bothering me.”  “Go on,” Mr. Dastych said, “who is it about?”  “Me,” Dr. Mejzlík said sadly. “The more I think…