THE MAKROPOULOS SECRET
act iii
Prus
Yes. Thank you. Excuse my interruption.
[He sits down at the side, with his head in his hands]
Kolonaty
In God’s name, who understands this now?
Vitek
Perhaps it is only an accident that the handwriting of Miss Marty is somewhat similar.
Kolonaty
Of course, Vitek. And the lady’s arrival is also an accident and that falsification is also only an accident. And do you know what, Vitek? You’ll fill yourself up on your accidents!
Emilia
[Suddenly turning on them]
I should like to call your attention, gentlemen, to the fact that I plan to go away this morning.
Gregor
Where to, may I ask?
Emilia
Across the boundary.
Kolonaty
Dear lady, don’t do that. You don’t understand. You must stay of your own accord so that we shan’t have to turn to—so that we shan’t have to call in
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