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money just for that fancy costume.

What about all that scuba diving
equipment he bought last month?

It's a real shame.

Plenty that could use that money.

Like you, for instance?

That's right.

Well, why don't you find somebody rich
to marry like he did?

From failure to fortune.

One easy lesson.

Have to put up with someone the likes of
her?

Not in your life, Ralph.

As much of a fool as he is, I pity him
for what he had to put up with the last

ten years of being married to her.

She's sick all the time and having to
stay in bed most of the day.

Oh, that bell.

Well, I guess I better go in.

I'm coming, Miss Scarlet.

Of course, Madam rang.

Waiting for my coffee and toast for half
an hour.

The cook was not... The cook was not
what?

He was not... He was busy.

Busy?

Two people to cook for.

And he is busy.

It seems that way, Madam.

Oh, it does, does it? Well, if Mr.

Burnt Toast Tony spent less time in his
room handicapping horses, he might be

less busy.

right up. You are a liar!

So why don't you pack your things and
board a bus back to, uh,

wherever it is that you came from?

You're fired.

Oh, and, uh, why don't you take that
pizza parlor cowboy of a cook with you?

But, madam... Don't! But, madam, me! You
have been...

Standing down there half the morning,
gawking at my husband.

Don't you think that I don't know what
you're up to?

Dearie.

out of sorts this morning, sir.

I gather.

26, 27, 8, 9, 2 minutes, 30, ouch.

Coffee pots, all pepper, all writing.

Milk, milk, milk, milk, milk.

You certainly took your time, Arnold.

I must say, you're no improvement over
that thing I fired.

This new woman you employ doesn't do
better.

One day I'll probably die from simple
lack of care.

It's almost nine now.

Her bus will be here at ten. Perhaps I
should go.

Seem awfully anxious?

No, no, no. I just don't want Miss Greco
to feel lost.

I could send Ralph if you want me to
stay with you.

Now, go ahead.

Go ahead.

I'm rather anxious to meet Miss Greco
myself.

She's probably some frittery redhead
with ten thumbs and a bad permanent.

I doubt that, Elizabeth.

The employment agency recommended her
very highly, and you read her

Stop yannering.

Go.

Hello. I'm Arnold Vaudan, and I suppose
you're Miss Grickle.

Sorry I'm late.

I hope you'll be happy here.

You know, my wife needed some female
attention for some time. Someone who can

take care of her needs better than I.

You understand about her ailment, I
trust.

You see, it's left her very weak and
dependent.

Yes, it was explained to me.

I've done practical nursing before, but
I understand that your wife also needs a

companion. You might say that. She
requires all sorts of attentions in

to her medical care. You know how women
are.

I certainly hope that you'll like us,
Miss Greco.

I'm sure I will, sir.

Well, where'd you get her from? Las
Vegas?

Nothing of the sort.

You chose Miss Greco yourself from three
resumes supplied by the employment

office. I have never seen this woman
before in my life.

But you admit she's pretty.

Perhaps. But frankly, Elizabeth, I
didn't notice. Who could tell what she

like beneath that hat? Really.

Very well. We'll let her stay.

It should be interesting observing you
two.

But make no mistakes, Arnold.

I'll be watching.

Really? You are talking nonsense.

Nonsense, indeed.

I know that look, Arnold Boudin.

It's the same silly expression you had
on your face the night we first met at

the Crestwood Catering.

Elizabeth, please.

Go on.

Tell Miss Greco she's hired.

Never mind.

I'll tell her myself.

Yes, Mrs. Bourdain.

I want to be wheeled outside this
morning. I'd like your help.

Then I wish you'd see about Mr.

Bourdain's lunch.

Our former cook had a tendency to fry
everything, and Arnold has a delicate

stomach.

You see, I'm not the only one that needs
attention.

My husband deserves some, too.

Well, looks like you're hired.

Yes. May I take your coat?

Here you are.

to town. I wonder if you'd be good
enough to pick up a few things for me.

Arnold. Please, call me Arnold.

Of course.

Arnold.

That's better.

I've got a good idea. Why don't you come
into town with me?

Do you think it would be all right with
me? Oh, I'm sure.

Oh, you are.

Are you?

Brush my hair.

Yes, Mrs. Bourdain.

Be careful.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I wasn't talking about my hair. I was
talking about my husband.

He thinks he's cute. Sometimes he even
thinks he's clever.

Do you think he's cute?

I've never really thought of him that
way.

Haven't you?

Come your blushing.

Would you like some hot chocolate? Yes,
I would.

Thank you.

I love you, too.

But it's hopeless, isn't it?

Well, it all depends on what you mean by
hopeless.

Well, I mean marriage, of course.

Oh.

Isn't that what you meant?

Oh, well, ordinarily it would be, but...
As you know, I'm well married.

There are divorce courts.

There are poor houses, too.

Well, then...

That's all there is to it, I suppose.
Oh, no, no, no, I wouldn't say that, no.

What else can there be?

I won't be a backstreet wife, Arnold.

That's a dreadful romance novel phrase.

I prefer mother.

And I prefer husband.

What do you know about methamphetamine?

That medicine I give her every night? Mm
-hmm.

Yes. I know that it's a strong sedative.

She's often so uncomfortable at night.
It helps her to sleep.

Do you know about the proper dosage and
all that?

I know that it's dangerous.

That an overdose could affect the brain.

Possibly cause hemorrhaging.

Even death.

Naturally, you wouldn't make any
mistakes about overdosing.

Of course not.

That would be foolish.

Yes, it would.

So easily detectable.

However, an overdose wouldn't be
detected if administered a bit at a

That is, one extra cc per day would have
the same effect in the long run, right?

Yes, I believe that's true.

She would become weaker every day.

Nasty headaches.

That's sure to be a symptom. Yes, but
not necessarily ascribable to the drug.

The difference in the bottle would be
hardly discernible.

Tell me, how long do you think it would
take before she... I'm not really sure.

Take a guess.

Perhaps two months.

Why, that would be two.

I'm not sure that I know exactly what
caused Elizabeth's trouble.

I see.

You see, these attacks that you've been
having, they're not usual in such cases.

And yet, I can't seem to locate the
reason.

Well, of course, she's extremely weak.
That's to be expected.

But her blood pressure is higher than it
should be.

Well, tell me, Doctor, is there anything
that you can do for her?

Well, I've told her to keep to her bed
for a week. Perhaps she's overtired

herself.

But also, I'm not happy about her mental
condition.

She seems to have some strange notions
about, well, about Miss Greco. Really?

What sort of notions?

Considering the romantic pair that you
and Elizabeth made, oh, those years

before she fell ill, don't you think she
might be just a little jealous?

Jealous?

Miss Greco is absolutely loyal.

I'm sure that if you talked to
Elizabeth, she'd admit the same thing.

Frankly, Doctor, I don't... I really
don't know how we got along without her

before. Oh, I know that.

But it's something to be aware of
anyway, huh?

Oh, by the way, if you should need me
before my next regular visit, just don't

hesitate to call. Thank you, Doctor.

This is Elizabeth Bowden.

Let me speak to Dr. Ivey, please.

I don't care if he's treating the
governor himself.

You tell him if he's not here in 15
minutes with some workable idea to

the state of my health, he's fired.

Understand?

Arnold, I'm glad I caught you alone.

Nerves. That woman is a bundle of
nerves.

You're going to have to watch her very
carefully.

Her condition is no better by the end of
the week. I think we ought to have her

in the hospital for some tests.

But you can't.

Well, I mean... I mean, Elizabeth would
never consent to it.

She'll have to.

I can't answer for the consequences if
she doesn't.

We must decide, and we must decide
quickly.

If she enters the hospital, some probing
clinical eye might detect the overdose

that's accumulated in her system.

Oh, Arnold.

We could do this two ways.

Either we ease up on the amount we give
her. I've thought of it.

Or we finish the job.

Please. Don't let me interrupt your
little cocoa orgy, Arnold. Go on.

Get right on with it.

Elizabeth, you shouldn't have come down
here.

I couldn't find my veil. That fool
doctor put my veil somewhere.

I had to walk down here.

But I'm glad I did. I wouldn't have
missed this for the world. This is a

picture. Mrs. Boudon, you mustn't
think... You be quiet!

I've had enough of you. You understand
that, Arnold?

Quite enough.

Elizabeth, you're mistaken.

You know... I know you, Arnold.

And this is one woman you will never
lean on again.

I want her out of here tomorrow.

Mrs. Boudin, I beg of you. It won't do
you any good.

Because you're fired, Miss Greco.

If Arnold was my employee, I'd fire him,
too.

But he isn't. He's my husband.

You understand?

My husband.

Now, you come over here and help me.

You can carry me up to you.

And tomorrow, you'll phone that agency.

And we'll get a substitute for Miss
Greco only this time.

I will interview myself.

Yes, Elizabeth.

Poor Arnold.

There's always been a woman to help you,
hasn't there?

Now that she's gone, you just have to
depend on me, your poor invalid wife.

Have you done what I told you? Did you
call the employment agency?

Oh, yes, yes, yes. You'll have three
candidates to choose from this

They've been instructed to arrive at
alternate hours beginning at two.

Good.

I think I'll go to a movie if you don't
need me. Oh, go ahead.

Be sure to see a good, passionate movie.

Full of passion and pretty girls.

But don't forget to hurry home.

I see you've hired someone.

That's right.

It's all settled.

I found the perfect woman.

I'm very glad, Elizabeth.

Did they all show up on time?

The first two were impossible. They were
so young.

You know how you are around young women,
Arnold.

But I'm sure that you'll find the one
that I hired most attractive.

She's in the kitchen now.

Why don't you go down?

Look her over.

You seem to find it amusing, don't you?

Amusing. Why should I?

Go down.

I think you'll like her a great deal.
Perhaps even more than you liked Miss

Greco.

Oh, hi.

Does she want me? I was just making some
coffee.

She gets her medicine at 9 o 'clock.

You won't forget it? No, of course not.

Are you all right? You don't look well
at all. You understand about the dosage.

Yes, I understand.

One cc above normal.

That's right.

It shouldn't take long to finish her off
now.

God knows what's kept her going this
long.

Don't worry, my dear.

Haven't I always taken care of you?

I certainly do appreciate this, Mother.