Letters from beyond - стр. 7

– It turns out that Tsar Alexander was involved in the death of a genius? the American asked.

–It turns out so, and for this his conscience tormented him until the end of his life,– Kshesinskaya summed up.

– Okay! – Josephine decided to return the conversation to the previous topic, – you failed to seduce Tchaikovsky and you and Niky continued to commit adultery.

Kshesinskaya's face at the word "adultery" distorted a grimace.

– Adultery is a mortal sin. And we loved each other, and passionately and selflessly.

– So much so that Princess Alex became the chosen one of the heir? – quipped Josephine.

Matilda's face was even more distorted by the surging negative emotions, which made Dr. Marek tense.

–She climbed into our bed,– Kshesinskaya literally hissed with anger and repeated the same thing in Polish, adding the savory word “whore” to the sentence.

– She went down the aisle with the heir and was later crowned, – Josephine continued to sting.

Matilda turned sharply to Marek.

– I'm tired and want to sleep! Order to take me to the bedroom.

Matilda left in a carriage, accompanied by a doctor. After some time, Marek returned.

– Jose! I asked you a thousand times, don't talk about this topic, don't provoke her to have a heart attack. You're creating extra trouble for me.

– And what? Am I telling lies? Solid historical facts.

– Your historical facts one day will bring her to the grave.

– Isn't that what you want?

The doctor blushed indignantly.

– Maybe this is your secret desire?

– It seems that you know the contents of her will? – answered Josephine, – I would not be surprised if your name appears there more often than mine. You are her personal doctor.

– Yes, personal. If it wasn't for me, she would have gone to the kingdom of heaven long ago.

Why are you arguing in vain? Robert intervened.

– Marek, didn't you tell our guest the real reason for his visit?

–Interview the former mistress of the last Russian tsar,– Robert answered for the doctor.

Josephine with the words – "I must dedicate you to something" – took Robert by the hand and led him to the exit to the garden.

Marek followed them.

– You understand Robert. Kshesinskaya, in addition to real estate, has wealth in the form of a variety of jewelry. During the years of her fame, she managed to collect such an amount of gold and other precious items that the Count of Monte Cristo could only dream of.

– Are you sure about that?