THE MAKROPOULOS SECRET
act ii
Prus
[In astonishment]
Your aunt?
Emilia
Yes. My mother’s sister. Now you know everything.
Prus
[Ironically]
Of course, that explains it very nicely.
Emilia
You understand?
Prus
[Getting up]
It’s too bad it isn’t true, Mademoiselle Marty.
Emilia
Do you mean to say I am lying?
Prus
I am sorry to say—yes. Had you said that she was a great-grandmother of yours, it would have been better proof.
Emilia
Yes, you are right. [She goes up to the throne and sits. She extends her hand to Prus.] Good-by.
Prus
[Following her, he kneels in mock homage and kisses her hand]
May I express my deep admiration for you?
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