diff --git a/Mac/Python/macmain.c b/Mac/Python/macmain.c
index bc02171ed8a6..9e8fbc57b828 100644
--- a/Mac/Python/macmain.c
+++ b/Mac/Python/macmain.c
@@ -454,6 +454,13 @@ PyMac_Exit(status)
 		SIOUXSettings.standalone = 1;
 		SIOUXSettings.autocloseonquit = 0;
 		SIOUXSetTitle("\p\307terminated\310");
+#ifdef USE_MSL
+		/*
+		** Temporary workaround: autocloseonquit clearing does not
+		** currently work for the MSL/GUSI combo.
+		*/
+		while(getchar() > 0);
+#endif
 	}
 	else
 		SIOUXSettings.autocloseonquit = 1;