THE MAKROPOULOS SECRET
act ii
Janek
Krista!
[He tries to steal a kiss]
Kristina
But, Janek, if somebody should see us!
[He kisses her. Prus enters and watches them]
Prus
I’m not looking.
Janek
[Jumping up]
Father!
Prus
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.
Kristina
[Stepping down from the throne and shielding Janek]
Please, Mr. Prus just came to—to
Prus
Mr. Prus?
Kristina
Mr.—Mr.
Prus
He’s only Janek, and not Mr. Prus. How long has he been running after you?
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