diff --git a/mode_c.py b/mode_c.py
index c42adcb..3d5f0a5 100644
--- a/mode_c.py
+++ b/mode_c.py
@@ -1,5 +1,4 @@
 import color, mode2
-import lex
 from lex2 import Grammar, PatternRule, RegionRule
 # this might not be complete...
 # see http://gcc.gnu.org/onlinedocs/gcc-2.95.3/cpp_3.html#SEC44