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Senora, I've put the doctor's sucker in the house. Good idea, senor. Thank you.

Oh, you can go to Spain if you like.

Thank you, senora. Good night.

Good night.

I'm home.

Hello, darling.

I swear you never get home.

You're all right?

I'm so tired.

I had a hell of a day.

I want the new surgeon.

The new surgeon?

He's more like a butcher.

All these young medics seem to have something wrong with that.

Well, don't misunderstand me. It is not that they are young.

They are simply unprepared.

When they get here, they barely know how to handle the scalp.

So, what did you do today?

A lot of things.

I played tennis.

I had a swing, too.

I almost forgot. Josephine and I made a date to play tennis.

Great. Have they warned you? This time you are not going to beat me.

You always say that.

But you never get on top.

I wouldn't be so sure about that if I were you.

Bye.

Let's go to sleep now.

I have a very tough day tomorrow.

Oh, yes, I almost forgot.

Andrea Belsiani is coming over for lunch.

Belsiani? Yes, I saved his life a year ago.

He called me this morning. He wants to see me.

You don't normally bring your patients home to lunch.

Well... Wait until you miss him, and you will agree with me.

I would certainly be dead if it hadn't been for your husband.

Nonsense. What saved you was your amazing character.

To see you now, nobody would believe you were at death's door such a short time

ago.

I guess the reason I'm here is to lay the ghost of that memory.

Andrea was telling me he moved here to our little town.

Ah. And, uh...

What is your occupation now?

Fashion. I work for a dress shop.

Fascinating.

I'm sure Cristina would love it.

I would, if Andrea could help me.

Oh, I couldn't refuse you anything.

I'm so in debt to your husband.

That's enough with these compliments.

I would rather think of you as a friend than as a patient.

Unfortunately, I have to go back to the clinic now.

We could continue our conversation.

Let's say Sunday afternoon at the club.

Huh? How do you think, Christine?

Okay with me, if it's okay with him there. Oh, yes, fine with me.

Please, don't move.

Don't you even have time for your coffee? I will tell one of the critics

I'm actually waiting for you.

Excuse me for a second.

Is there any champagne?

Yes, sir.

Good. Serve it cold.

Yes, sir.

Diego is always so busy.

He often leaves you alone, does he?

No. I'm very busy, too.

Perfect. Leave us.

Yes, Dina, go ahead.

I like to celebrate important meetings in the right way.

Are you always so overbearing?

No. Only when I think it worthwhile.

Then let's bring to the occasion.

To your beauty.

Now, if you don't mind, I'd like to get a little rest.

As you wish.

We'll expect you at the club, my husband and I, on Sunday.

Goodbye till then, Christina.

Forgive me.

But you're the only person I really care for.

And I want you desperately.

So don't come to me after the video.

I don't want that.

What would Lana have to say about it?

She will scratch her eyes out. I think so.

You know, Josephine, I love my husband, and I've been faithful to him.

But... This boy, Andrea, you met him this morning.

I find him very attractive.

It's better to live with remorse than with regret.

Who said that?

Confucius? No, I didn't.

Good morning, Johnny.

Josephine will be here soon. She is with Christine. They are changing.

By the way, do you know the Joe one again?

It's most impossible to be here.

May I introduce you to Andrea Bessiani?

They would thank you.

Get me an ice cream, Diego.

I'm so sorry I'm late.

I always left.

Please forgive me. I have to go.

Albert, would you please bring the lady the ice cream she usually has? Thank

you.

Would you please tell Christina to go to the clinic? She will have to take a cab

to go home.

I'll take her home if you like.

That's very nice of you, Andrea.

That's a good boy.

Here.

Goodbye.

I hope to see you soon.

Arrange it with Christine.

Okay.

I'm sorry I kept you waiting, my love.

Where's Diego? He had to rush off to the clinic.

I'll take you home.

Thank you.

So, we can go. Sure.

Now listen to you, you little slut.

If I see you batting your eyes at another pair of pants, I'll scratch your

out.

You belong to me.

Don't be jealous, Joe.

You know I don't like men.

What a nice little car. Is it English?

Yes, I like English cars.

I prefer fast cars, but Diego is so careful. He hates people.

Why don't we take advantage of the situation?

It'll be our little secret.

You mean this little car can move?

You can drive what this little car can do.

like some wild animal

That was very foolish it would have been foolish not to I Love my

husband very much

It's not often I have the pleasure of waiting for you to come home.

I'm sorry.

We thought for a while to talk and I didn't realize it was so late.

Hey, don't you give me the kiss tonight?

Oh, did the operation go right?

Yes, yes.

Fortunately, it was not as serious as we thought it might have been.

Diego, what about you and me taking a trip together?

A trip?

No, the clinic.

My work.

Oh, God, the clinic. You spend your whole life in the clinic.

If I ask you to leave it for a moment so we can be together, you look at me as

if I'm crazy. Oh, believe me.

I couldn't think of anything nicer.

But you must try to understand that...

But I have my responsibilities.

I promise you, we will go away together.

But not right now.

Forgive me.

The truth is that I need a bit of rest.

And I want to be with you.

What you need now is a good night's rest.

Okay.

I'll go to bed.

Bye.

I stay here a little longer and then I join you.

Good morning, Andrea.

My husband's even here.

I didn't come here to see Diego.

I want to be alone.

I'm not feeling my best this morning.

You won't even notice I'm here.

Let me share your paradise.

Well, if you'll be quiet, you can stay.

grow up rich sometimes you're very mature i'm just trying to imagine

what it's like to be a kid with all this i live in a big house like this when i

was a child with a garden but the only thing i felt was lonely i remember that

whenever i could i run up to the wall climb up on the top and watch these

children playing in the streets

The first time I fell in love, it was like that. I saw him from the wall.

It must have been awful.

No, not really.

It was my link with the world outside.

He used to tell me stories about things he did.

His adventures.

And I told him about my French lessons, panties, and things like that.

What happened in the end?

We grew up.

I grew up without walls.

But I was happiest when I was far from home.

There was a gang of us, always in trouble.

We used to steal the washerwoman's clothes when she took a dip in the lake.

Then she'd chase us naked through the woods.

Thank you, Dina.

Good morning.

Hello, Tommy.

How do you like our garden?

Oh, it's fine.

It's very nice.

Oh, Andrea came to see you.

So he can stay here for lunch?

I'd love to. But we are lunching at the club.

Well, then he can come with us to the club.

I don't see why not.

All right.

Excuse me for a second. I'll go and change.

When do you think my wife should come down to the dress shop?

Soon.

Very, very soon.

Well, Venice is a marvelous place for a honeymoon.

Yes, it's a city of passion.

You can't help being in love.

Pablo, don't be so discreet. You make me blush.

Come on, Maria and Pia.

You're a big girl now, so you can forget the false modesty.

Can't you, Andrea?

Women always prefer to show only their modest side in love.

What do you have to say about that, Cristina?

I think for a woman, modesty is a way of defending herself against.

They are only things. The female of the species is like an iceberg with nine

tents hidden beneath itself.

Christina, surely a woman's instinct is more moderate than that.

After all, she is born to be a mother and to keep the home fires burning.

Well, I didn't think you were so naive.

Even if it is true that the man is the leader, the woman is anything but the

passive. Of course not.

If she runs a bordello...

My God, this is turning out to be a hornet nest.

Why don't we let the newlyweds find out for themselves what marriage is all

about?

Let's toast their moment of love and happiness.

Andrea,

I wouldn't mind if I took advantage of your presence here for a second time.

Don't tell me you have to leave already and you want Andrea to take me home

again. It's a perfect opportunity for me to show you the dress shop, Christian.

See? They need a solution.

Carlotta, will you go to the blue room?

Who's in there?

Count Huberti? Yes, go. And keep him happy this time.

Don't worry about that.

Oh, ciao, Andrea.

Ciao. Oh, so it's you.

I haven't seen you in two days.

You miss me?

What a son of a bitch you are.

Well, that new client has arrived.

Perfect.

I have the woman with me.

Yes. Do you reserve the special room?

Yes. Good.

Come and meet her.

It's a great pleasure to have you here.

I hope you'll find everything to your taste.

I'm anxious to try on some of your clothes.

Why don't you show the Signore into the private lounge?

Sure. I'll send in the latest models.

Thank you.

Oh, I'll take it too.

Oh yes, your side.

It looks like a secret meeting place for lovers.

Maybe you won't like this.

I have something I must ask you.

What? It means a lot to me.

And more than that.

It gives me a living.

What are you trying to tell me?

I'll be with you in a minute.

Start undressing.

You can do whatever you want, but don't take advantage of her.

I agreed already.

Hmm.

I never saw you before.

You're pretty good.

I like girls like you.

Yeah.

You really cooperate.

I'll ask for you the next time.

Well?

How was it?

I never met anyone as perverse as you in my life.

You used me like an object.

But you liked it.

The idea of giving yourself to a total stranger didn't bother you just now.

Come on.

Come on. We will have nothing to talk about in the future.

Whatever you say.

What are you doing here?

I had a sudden desire to be with you.

But I have an invitation to you in a moment.

I can wait until you're finished.

Be a good girl.

Now you go home and call your friend.

All right?

How do you like the surprise?

Andrea.

I'm so happy to see you again.

So am I.

Well, then, let's have a drink.

Ah, thank you.

Everything is going well?

Yes, it is. I've just got some new materials.

Come down and take a look. Andrea, Andrea.

You are a shameless tempter.

Oh, by the way, I have to make several important telephone calls.

Will you excuse me?

We

have

a conversation to finish, remember?

Did we?

I thought we said everything we have to say.

You're looking stupendous.

It can be

easy between us now.

You'll be coming to the dress shop, won't you?

Please, I couldn't stand it.

You're going to love it.

But, you know, it's almost impossible to get off the phone when I call the

clinic.

Signora, we were expecting you.

Come in, please.

Andrea, call me.

We have some new models that you'll find very original, I'm sure.

Your clothes are ready.

The wraps, Andrea.

Andrea will be with you soon.

Oh.

Piera.

Ciao. Thank you.

Ciao.

Very good.

Thank you.

Sure you haven't got into a wrong room?

Thank you.

Your girlfriend, my best.

I see you're beginning to enjoy it.

Isn't that what you wanted?

Okay.

I'll take you home now.

I wouldn't want Diego to start getting ideas about your absences.

Andrea? Yeah?

I'd like a word with you.

Not now. I'm taking the lady home.

Carlotta can do that.

I want to see you urgently.

I'm quite sure that however urgent it is, your words of wisdom can wait a

longer.

Is it time to wake up already?

It's noon, signora.

Noon? Has anyone called?

The professor.

But he didn't want me to wake you.

If Mr. Bussiani calls, put him through at once.

Very well, signora.

Francesca, it's the signora. She wants to speak to Andrea.

Oh, I'll go.

Good evening.

I'm glad you're here. This is a pleasant surprise.

I was passing this way, and I thought I'd drop in to say hello to Andrea.

Andrea's not here at the moment.

Now and then he has to take care of his many duties for us.

May I be of service to you?

Oh, no.

It was nothing important.

Oh, do stay. You'll be pleased with new clients. And I know you're going to find

them most exciting.

Well, I couldn't wait.

I'm glad. Your room is ready and waiting.

No need to add that our clients are going to be overjoyed to find you here.

Come.

Make yourself at home

Some dress, kid?

Hey.

I bet you lost your tongue.

New to the game.

Skinny, but pretty.

Now, strip.

I haven't got all day.

And play with yourself.

You're too jealous.

And that doesn't work in this business.

Remember our pact.

That applied to your signora.

Aren't you jealous about her?

You're losing your sense of proportion.

That woman is a potential goldmine for both of us.

She belongs to another world.

And she needs careful handling.

That must be why you think you can disappear for complete days and complete

nights on end. She has a different mentality.

It takes gentle persuasion to get her used to all this.

You sound pretty sure, don't you?

You have a surprise.

There. Take a look.

What the hell do you think you're doing?

You see, now that you've shown her the way to come, it's impossible for her not

to. I wish I could get it into your skull.

She's not like the others.

That's what you think.

She's a very good, capable actress.

Anyone would think she was a lady unless they saw what she was doing.

Well, it's none of your goddamn business.

You get your percentage.

I do what I like.

supposed to keep quiet and watch while this wanton hussy steals your affection.

Make her know that you're in debt.

And you owe me a lot, Andrea.

Don't forget that I brought you in here and made you a partner. Partner?

Can't you understand?

That woman is big business.

And I don't intend to lose it because of your stupid jealousy.

So don't you forget.

You treat her like a lady. That's a warning.

You have beautiful legs.

Thank you.

And your face is beautiful.

Oh, yes, thank you. Those eyes, especially.

Those eyes are really very nice.

You like the blondes, the brunettes, girls?

No. Oh, you don't understand English?

No. From where you are?

German. Oh,

so we can talk also German. I'm a German girl.

Do you like the blondes or the browns?

I like the blondes.

I do like tall girls.

They usually have very interesting things.

Andrea, are you glad to see me here?

No, certainly not.

Why not? I came to see you.

You listen to me now.

This is a thing I'm organizing.

I make the rules.

You do only what I tell you to.

Get it?

Carlotta?

Carlotta?

What is it?

I'm going out now. I won't be long.

You look after Dennis, will you?

Oh!

I don't understand why you get so upset with me.

Because I want you to obey me.

All right, but let's not talk about it anymore.

Call me soon.

Don't tell me. I know you've fallen in love with Christina.

You're caught in the trap you designed.

I'm not going to give you up, I promise.

You're the sun and the moon.

Don't make me sorry I was born, Andrea.

You must forget her.

Pretend you never saw her, Andrea.

Maybe we could sell all this, make a fresh start.

If the price is right, you and I could be very rich.

How can we?

You don't seem to realize.

You're a man, and I'm a pig.

We're a couple of lousy bastards, you and I.

No, Andrea.

I want to stop you from going.

I'll leave no stone unturned to keep you here.

Okay.

Okay, Francesca.

Go ahead, do that.

Is my room ready? As always. The woman is here already. She's inside.

Boxing is such a violent sport.

But I have to admit it, it's very exciting.

Yes, speaking.

My name would mean nothing to you.

But I am sure that what I have to tell you will be of the utmost interest.

I don't understand.

Who are you?

All right.

Tomorrow morning it takes a southern entrance to the park.

I'll be there.

Yes. Thank you.

. .

Well, how is it going?

This is terrific.

A fine fight.

Will you have to go to the clinic?

No, no. Just somebody who wanted it.

It's a great fight.

Thank you.

It's uncommon to come across a couple as well -matched as you two seem to be.

Andrea is very young, but you know exactly what you want.

It's very hard not to obey him.

It wasn't meant as a reference to you and Andrea.

What did you mean?

Well, our private feelings can lead us into unexpected places like this.

And we build up a need to satisfy a newly acquired couple of vices.

Andrea doesn't mind one bit what he has to do for money.

Not many passes between me and Andrea.

No, but it does between your husband and Andrea.

Would you say clearly what you have to say?

Don't tell me you mean you never realized everything was arranged so your

husband could see you with other men?

What?

You're lying.

Andrea and I have been in a affair, but my husband doesn't know anything about

it. I'm sorry you've been misled. You see, your husband hired Andrea to get

here. The only affair he ever had was with money. He'd do anything for cash.

Take a look. That's a two -way mirror.

They knew.

Both of them.

How stupid of me.

Don't be upset. It's not worth it.

I thought you were aware of what was happening.

I've lived with Andrea for ten years.

I see.

So that's what Diego was up to.

He has more imagination than I gave him credit for.

Knowing this, I like him better.

I know. Thank you.

The funny thing is that I love him more now.

My enthusiasm for Andrea is in the wind.

I like him physically, that's all.

We all have a fire inside of us.

Orientals are more aware of it than you people in the West.

Here, have some of these.

You will find out what it's like to enjoy watching and being watched

Maybe

one

day you love me, too

I think it would be cool.

We've done very well, Christina.

They haven't a hope in hell. You always do well when the game gets complicated,

don't you and Diane?

Gee.

Gin. I hope you are luckier than I am.

I ought to be lucky at cards.

By the way, my love light is going.

Well, now and then, there must be an exception to the rule, I guess.

Shall we play another hand?

Oh, no, it's too hard. Oh, I'm late.

Good evening. Good evening.

Ah, you must be Professor Carson.

Person. Um, I'll go and change.

You'll join me for tanning somewhere.

Ah, yes.

Come on.

See you later.

Yes, all right.

Excuse me.

Well, for some years I've suffered beer trouble.

And I keep having dizzy spells.

And nausea. Well, I think you need a check -up. Why don't you come over to

clinic and we'll see what I can do for you.

I

hope

you think you're not the girl.

Hello, Diego.

I don't see you often. Well, I'm a very busy man, you know.

What's wrong?

Don't I attract you anymore?

Your husband is here.

He's in the hallway.

I don't see why his presence should soften him or you.

You know about legal.

Surprise.

What do you want now?

Diego wants me to take you to the dress shop. I always do what I'm told What

have you got in store for me this time?

Look if you don't want to I'm sure I can find an excuse for Diego.

No, I'm really beginning to enjoy it

You wanted to see me?

Yes.

My dear boy, I pay you for my pleasure.

And I get no pleasure from your attentions to Cristina.

I only do it to keep her interested in going to the dress shop.

I don't want her to guess the truth.

Christina cannot guess at anything she hasn't been told.

Leave me alone.

I know you'll be pleased to hear this month we've doubled our takings. Did you

tell Christina about the mirror and her husband paying to watch?

I really don't believe I... Don't lie to me.

We're two alike, you and I.

I know how you tick.

If you must know, I did, yes. It was to stop you from making a fool of yourself,

Andrea. For Christ's sake, stop acting like a mother.

You force me to act like a mother.

You're an irresponsible child, Andrea.

Don't get big ideas. You're merely a boy who's paid to satisfy the whims of the

richest man in this town If you wanted to rid yourself of me, you've succeeded

very well

Oh, Josephine, I hope I'm not disturbing you. No, no, come in.

I wanted your advice.

Oh,

sorry. I didn't know you had company.

Ciao, Flavia. Ciao, Christina.

Never mind. Tell me what's bothering you.

Oh, Josephine, I'm so mixed up.

I have been too.

And I never leave him.

But Andrea makes me do things I'm ashamed of.

What sort of things? I can't tell you.

Things that make me feel dirty inside.

You Europeans are so inhibited.

Don't feel guilty.

Do what you feel is natural.

There's nothing wrong with that.

Oh, Mary.

What a lovely animal she is. Do you think he has a chance of win on

Well, I hope so.

For you.

I know you love collecting. You see, Oscar?

Ah, yes. About the trip we planned. Andrea could come with us. We have

better to do.

We'll think about it, Andrea.

I'll think about it.

Doctor, you want it on the phone?

Oh, yes. Thank you.

Excuse me a moment.

I want to make love to you.

It's not the right moment.

But I want you so badly.

Is this where you used to spy on the washerwoman?

No. This is where I made love to a girl for the first time.

You can be romantic when you want to be.

Christina, I don't like what we're doing.

But you got me into it.

I never had many scruples.

I like money, and I never cared how I got it.

But now I feel it's great bottom.

Don't tell me I'm responsible for this great reformation.

I know it must sound pretty silly coming from me.

But you're the only person who ever believed in me.

And I know.

You only did all this for love.

I waited days and nights.

Christine, come away with me.

Do you think it would be any use?

Certainly.

I have a lot more money than you think.

We could go a long way away.

Start a war.

No, Andrea, the moment is past.

I thought love and death together, too.

But that was before I found out what was happening the other side of the mirror.

I refuse to believe you love that man.

But I'm tied to him, now more than ever.

But this perverse, subtle game we played.

Maybe this is love.

I don't want to kill anyone.

Please, take me home.

for your thoughts, my sweet.

Diego, I didn't need you coming.

At least you seem happy. It's me.

No, I'm not jealous anymore.

Would you like me to take you out for dinner?

No, let's stay home.

Where did you go today?

I couldn't find you.

Um, I felt like walking, so I went window shopping.

For Andrea?

Andrea? Why?

I couldn't find him either.

You two seem to have disappeared at the same time.

Maybe Andrea was busy at the dress shop.

You want something to eat?

No, thank you. I'm not hungry yet.

Perhaps I should have spoken to you before inviting him to come with us on

trip.

Andrea is a nice boy. He's very fond of you.

Yes, I know.

But I didn't want to force...

his presence on you no no he knows how to please me maybe he will on the trip

maybe he's very young and he gets carried away ah so i did

get the right impression this kind of friendships is very amusing but it is

better to keep them at a safe distance

Did you get my share ready?

You're going away with her.

She managed to make up your mind.

I don't want to talk about it.

But try to understand.

It's not your fault, Francesca.

But try to understand.

I feel I must go.

I guess I'll not see you again.

Oh, I don't know.

Yeah, okay.

Whatever you decide.

Did you think about what I told you?

Yes.

Are you coming with me?

Andrea, be reasonable.

Where could we go, you and I?

Far away from your husband.

Far away from this place.

Wherever we go, it will be the same.

I'm sure everything will change.

But I learned a lot about myself from you. And I'm not the right woman.

I'm leaving at 9 .30 tonight.

Till then, I'll be in room 12 at the Astoria Hotel.

I'll be waiting for you.

And as I was telling you, I met this boy at the travel agency.

Very nice person. His name is Italo.

Italo Bussani.

You will like him.

And being an expert sailor, I'm sure he will be the perfect companion

for a holiday at sea.

I want to meet him.

You must meet him for dinner tonight.

To me, the sea is like a lovely woman. I can live without it.

You remember that sweet sailor we met on that cruise? Oh, yes. Pity he didn't

like girls.

Our Ito here has navigated his way through almost every sea. Not quite, but

want to try them all.

Won't you get bored being on a trip with two people as inexperienced as we are?

Nobody's going to get bored on this trip.

then let's drink to this new friendship.