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THE MAKROPOULOS SECRET

Krista!

[He tries to steal a kiss]

But, Janek, if somebody should see us!

[''He kisses her. Prus enters and watches them'']

I’m not looking.

[Jumping up]

Father!

You don’t have to run away. [He comes nearer] Miss Kristina, I am very pleased to meet you. I am sorry to say I haven’t known you before. The boy might at least have boasted to me about you.

Please, Mr. Prus just came to—to

Mr. Prus?

Mr.—Mr.

He’s only Janek, and not Mr. Prus. How long has he been running after you?