THE MAKROPOULOS SECRET
act ii
Janek
Will Father give it to me?
Emilia
No, he won’t. You’ll have to take it.
Janek
That isn’t possible.
Emilia
Oh! Are you afraid of your father?
Janek
I’m not afraid, but
Emilia
But, Janek, on my honor, it is just a remembrance—a matter of sentiment—without any value—I’d like so much to have it.
Janek
I—I will try.
Emilia
You promise?
[Prus enters from a shadow]
Prus
You needn’t trouble yourself, Janek. It is in the safe.
Janek
Father, again.
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