diff --git a/serpent/imap/mailbox.py b/serpent/imap/mailbox.py
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+from mailbox import Maildir
+
+class ExtendedMaildir(Maildir):
+    def set_flags(self, key):
+        pass
+    def get_flags(self, key):
+        pass
+    def add_flag(self):
+        pass
+    def remove_flag(self):
+        pass
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