THE MAKROPOULOS SECRET
act ii
Prus
But you mustn’t insult the French Revolution before Mr. Vitek.
Emilia
Why?
Prus
The French Revolution is his hobby.
Emilia
What does he know about it?
Prus
I don’t know. Try asking him about Citizen Marat.
Vitek
[Trying to bow himself away]
Oh, no, please.
Emilia
Marat—wasn’t he a deputy?—Hands perspired—terribly.
Vitek
[Greatly incensed]
That’s not true!
Emilia
Oh, as I remember, he had hands like a frog. Br-r-r!
Vitek
Oh, no. That’s a lie. It’s not written anywhere.—I beg your pardon.
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