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No, it's not the same old story.

Nothing fishy.

This time the lady is faithful.

She was very young here,

she's changed now of course.

She's an elegant society woman

Where's she from?

She was born in Rovigo.

Her father was a professor.

They moved to Ferrara when she was ten.

Here she is... beautiful woman, too

- What's her name? - Paola Molon was her maiden name

Paola Molon: Twenty-seven years old

Crikey!

Her husband's rolling in it.

Must own twenty companies.

Fontana. Fontana Fabrics.

Cotton and all sorts.

She looks different here. How she changes!

Come in!

Leave it there

It was these photos that brought Fontana to us

He found them a month ago and got jealous

They usually come here tearing

their hair out in despair, but not him...

Calm, quiet, a gentleman!

He has this whim to know who he married

He doesn't know?

They married during the war, in 1943

Took her to the altar two months after they met

Now he's curious

- After seven years? - After seven years!

What she did before,

who she knew...

Here's one, pity it's cut

Why doesn't he ask her?

Very clever, Carloni

We have to find out her secrets for him

So you must go to Ferrara immediately. Today!

That's where she went to school. Start there

Why not Monday? Milan's playing on Sunday...

That reminds me, the football pools!

See this? And you'd keep him waiting?

Okay.

You say start from the school?

That's where girls start growing up

Mr. Molon's daughter, a young blonde

Brunette

We get so many girls...

What about the registers?

The bombings destroyed everything

- See that tip? - Nice

Been doing tips like that for twenty years

A speciality of this high school

Ah, our schools...

Oh Sir, we need your cast-iron memory

I'm sure you remember a student we had

- Thanks - My pleasure

- Remember Molon? - Paola Molon

Right

Eight to ten years ago...

Pretty girl!

Mind what you say, this is her uncle

- Nice to meet you - Nice to meet you too

I was only going to say she was a lively girl

Bright... a bit restive

Played light as a feather, never marked the pitch

A feather!

A real feather!

A new boyfriend every month and always the best

Ah, a boyfriend a month...

Well, at that age...

She'd come here with two girlfriends

They were inseparable...

it was all boys and parties

See that portico?

The band played there

They'd dance, hold treasure hunts...

- Well-to-do girls, eh? - Of course

Well, sometimes down there on summer nights...

What were her friends' names?

- Giovanna Carlini was one - Oh, yes, I know her

- You mean you knew her - What?

- She died, didn't you know? - Oh dear, when?

I can't remember exactly

I'd like to know

You know who can tell you?

Matilde Galvani, the other one of the three

She didn't turn out well.

I think she's having a hard time

And Molon?

She vanished

right after Giovanna died

I never saw her again.

It was strange the way she left

Why strange?

Well, I don't know

it was so sudden...

Excuse me...

does Mrs. Galvani live here?

You mean Mr. Algardi

Is that her husband?

You could call him that.

There, on the left

Mrs. Matilde Galvani

- She's out - I need to see her

I've come from Naples. May I wait?

Of course, come in

Waiting is a word I like.

We're all waiting

I'm Professor Ferri

Keep it on, it's freezing in here

Excuse my garb, I was in bed.

I get up late, like Petronius

Business is bad

Take a seat

It's terrible in Naples too

What can I do for you?

I wanted to ask the lady something...

about her friend, Paola Molon.

Do you know her?

Certainly

Paola's father was a colleague of mine

When he died last year...

I remember I had some beautiful letters of his

A kind of spiritual testament

His daughter might like them,

if I can find her

She couldn't care less, believe me

You're wasting your time

She lives in Milan.

Her husband's loaded with money...

fabrics, cottons and other foolish

things invented by the Chinese

Miss Molon, now Mrs. Fontana, has had it good

I gather you're not on very good terms with her

People who are lucky don't deserve it

Does a fortune ever fall into a hungry man's mouth?

With the football pools sometimes...

Did she have any boyfriends here in Ferrara?

A lot.

Only one was serious, as far as I know

I think I did hear something about a great love

That's the fate of secrets!

Even you, from Naples, know about it

So, it was a secret?

Love at first sight

He was engaged to Giovanna, a friend of hers

Paola was trying to take him away from her.

Nice of her!

But she didn't succeed.

Two days before the wedding, Giovanna died

How come Paola didn't marry the boy?

- Was he from here? - Guido?

No, he studied here

Good-looking boy. I detest good-looking boys

- Where does he live now? - With his sister, I think

I never remember addresses. Why should I?

To know where a lawyer or a deputy lives?

Who cares?

Ah, you're here?

This is a colleague of Paola's father

Paola's father is dead

I know, I'm looking for his daughter

Why look for her here?

You were close friends

Close! She was a friend

Yes, of course. I was also looking for Miss Carlini...

but I heard about the accident

- How do you know all this? - I was a friend of her father's

Where does Guido fit in?

The gentleman mentioned him

I can't help you, I've lost touch with Paola Molon

In that case I'm sorry I disturbed you

Never mind. Good-bye

What did you tell him?

Nothing that could hurt your reputation

Idiot!

I mean about Guido

I didn't tell him anything.

Why should you care about them?

I didn't tell him anything.

When will you learn to mind your own business?

If it's your business, it's mine too...

since we go on, God knows why...

living under the same roof

DEAR GUIDO...

- Good night - Good night

Here we are...

That conductor's a dream!

What a man!

- Not jealous, Rocchi? - How can you ask a husband...

Speaking of husbands...

It's 12:20

The show ended earlier than usual tonight

It's not that. You're still in time, by two seconds

- To do what? - What a shame!

What's the matter with you?

I'm twenty-seven, at this very moment

I'm so sorry, darling... it's your birthday

Forgive me, I've had a hell of a day

- What would you like as a gift? - I'll think about it

I'm still twenty-six to the others, mind

What shall we do now?

"Rigoli" is better

- Let's drop in at the Little Bar - Yes! Let's go!

What do you say, Paola?

Let's go home...

Sorry, I don't feel like it

- But what about the others? - I don't feel well

- What excuse can we make? - That I don't feel well

Excuse us with the others, Paola's not well

- Sure. Good night - Good night

I'll call you, Paola

- You in a bad mood? - No, I told you, I don't feel well

- Hope it's not a migraine - Why not?

It reminds me of the play we saw the other night

A wife's love for her husband is measured in migraines

I don't feel like joking, Enrico

I'll go. Did you like the show?

- What show? - Tonight's

Luciani made me a business proposal

- Let's hear it - It involves you

He said, I'll buy your wife for 300 million lira

Only 300?

You know what an Eastern prince would have said?

What?

You can have my wife for free... then I'll kill you

Maybe he would, but a Milanese industrialist, for free...?

He'd say, "Give me the money, you can have her...

then I'll kill you"

He avenges the insult, earns the money

and gets rid of his wife

You looked great tonight,

all eyes were on you

As for Rocchi...

You know the secret for staying beautiful?

Sleep, sleep and more sleep

Good night, then

Good night

- Where's the phone? - In there

Hello, is that you?

Guido! It's been ages since I heard your voice

How come at this late hour?

Important for whom?

Of course. Tomorrow, if you like

I'd like to meet up

Wherever you like... No, no, allright

I'd come now if I could

Really?

All right. Goodnight

Who taught him to tackle?!

What team are they on?

University reserves

- Do you play too? - I used to

We won the Games in 1938

- What position? - In defence

Look at that mix-up!

Keeping your distance?

I want to look at you

How do I look?

- You've changed - For the better or worse?

Let's go

Did you always train like that?

- Where are we going? - To the lake

Fine, but don't go fast

Well, betterorworse?

I only caught a glimpse last night

You're stunning! How did you get like this?

Like what?

I don't know... you have class

You've changed too... you make compliments now!

It's the first time since I've known you

One lets oneself go over the years

I noticed you were different. Your eyes are darker

Everything about you... you're more mature

Logical, with what I've been through

But let's talk about us...

or rather, about you

What have you been doing?

Are you married?

Guido...

I'm not criticizing

Are you happy at least?

You aren't, either

Guido, what is it?

Read this

Dear Guido...

a man was here today.

He said he was a friend of Paola's father

I gather he wanted information about you both

Use the tip as you like.

But let Paola know in Milan,

she's in the directory under Fontana.

Matilde?!

The man was about forty, with shity eyes.

That's what made me suspicious

What does this mean?

I was hoping you'd have some idea

You still think about it?

And you?

Guido, they're making inquiries

Relax, the whole thing is so vague

It's too soon to worry

- It's the police! - Of course not

Why did you come rushing here then?

I was passing through.

I was longing for a chance to see you again

What shall we do?

Nothing, nothing at all

We have to see if anyone is nosing around.

And we must keep in touch

You're staying here

I should leave

No, you'd better stay

I have commitments, I'm a cardealer

I'm busy, I can only stay a day or two

What if you went to Ferrara and spoke to Matilde?

She has few scruples and Ludovico even less

Maybe she wants money. They're hard up

Have you seen her since?

She came here once to see me, I forget about what

She was boring, badly dressed. A stranger

Then she vanished

You could go tomorrow. Tonight even

At least we'd know then

All right, I will

What is it?

It feels strange being here together

Didn't you think we'd meet again sooner or later?

Yes, but...

- What? - I thought it'd be different

- In what way? - Nothing. I must go now, it's late

FALLS DOWN LIFTSHAFT FROM THIRD FLOOR

- I've finished, thanks - My pleasure

Looking for someone?

No, just checking the lift

They need the doctor occasionally

You're telling me! What with power failures...

and being out of order, we always end up walking

The main thing is preventing accidents

Don't talk about accidents!

Why not?

I'm in service here, with the Carlinis

They had a girl of nineteen, an only child

They lost her and that thing's to blame

Really? I'm sorry. Were you here?

Was I! Goodness...

Give me the details, it's better that we know

It seems like yesterday

I showed them out. They were all in high spirits

- Who would have thought... - All who?

Miss Giovanna, her fianc� and a friend, Miss Paola

Laughing and joking...

How did it happen?

Nobody really knows

- You didn't see it? - No, I'd gone back inside

- I heard a thud... - Athud?

Then there was a long silence

Silence? Didn't they shout or ring the bell?

There was nothing, I tell you!

I was here, look... Come in, there's no one in

Then the voices downstairs... Someone saying, "My God!"

I ran out... they were standing there

Miss Paola was shaking like a leaf

And he... he was looking at her

I saw the lift door open, I immediately realized

"Why are you standing there?" I said.

"She may still be alive!"

What did he do?

He ran down... she was already dead

Poor girl! What about the other one, Miss Paola?

I had to bring her in. She started screaming...

...screaming at my young lady's fianc�...

to go away, that she never wanted to see him again

It was heartbreaking

The two girls were very close.

Goodness, what a day!

I'll give the lift a good lookover

What good is that now?

A call for you from Ferrara, sir

Hello? Just a minute, here he is

Yes.

You're appointment with...

Go ahead

I'd like to know exactly when you met your wife

In March 1943

I can't remember the exact day. Early in the month

Did she mention at the time a certain Giovanna Carlini?

Carlini

Didn't she mention her friend who had an accident?

It's rather strange that you should be asking me

She has never mentioned anyone or anything

Sorry, I can't help you

On the contrary, you've been very helpful. Thank you

2ND MARCH 1943 -ACCIDENT TAKES PLACE 4TH MARCH - PAOLA LEAVES FERRARA

6TH OR 7TH MARCH - PAOLA MEETS FONTANA AND HIDES ACCIDENT FROM HIM - MURDER?

I'll be in Milan soon

Is something wrong?

Goodbye

He's still away? What time will he be back?

Please ask him to call me immediately

He knows... thank you. You will tell him?

Bring me some cigarettes

Your turn

One spade. Sorry, I meant two hearts

Okay

Two spades

Okay

- Four spades - Yes

- Okay - Okay

Where are you going?

I'm through anyway

- Here you are, ma'am - Bring me a Martini

Good girl, say hello to Mrs. Fontana

Hello, Mrs. Fontana. What a darling she is!

We'll send her to school soon, to the nuns

Then she'll travel and learn languages...

because we get all sorts of people at our hotel...

Filipinos, Indians... they all speak to her...

and she must understand them

When she's older, we'll find her a nice husband...

a Pomeranian with dark eyes like Cary Grant

- Luciana phoned me yesterday - She's getting married

- What are you giving her? - A gold dressing-case, perhaps

She'd prefer something more original.

She'd like some homing pigeons

O God!

With a scroll in a tiny gold case tied to their legs,

so they could carry the news around the world

Listen, why don't you find them?

But transatlantic flights...

Come on, an old married couple once in a while...

Turn that radio off, please

Pigeons, not a bad idea!

Must you spoil our bridge?

I'm afraid so, I have to go out

Take my place, please. I won't be long

Momi, you do the honours

If you want to know how many stars there are...

a rough count has been attempted

I'm talking about the visible stars

There are less than one would think... 3000, 3500 in all

Paola...

- Where are you? - Here, come here

- He's still in Ferrara - Is he a policeman?

- Who knows? Ludovico told him about us - Oh, Guido

Then he went to Giovanna's

I was right then. He is a policeman

What's going to happen?

Calm down, I haven't finished

At Giovanna's house he met the maid

He said he was the lift maintenance man

Nonsense, of course, but she told him all about it

All about what?

- The accident - You see?

Maybe we're being followed!

Did you check here? Let's go away

He's looking at me

Because he fancies you

...you will be able to admire the stars over Milan...

...as they would look at midnight if it weren't cloudy

It was like those African nights, watching the stars

Come on, there's nothing to find out. We're brooding

What did we do? Nothing

- That's just it - I know

But there's no real danger

There can't be

When can I see you?

I really can't stay

Are you joking? You can't leave me now!

My business...

Business, business!

You're just like Enrico

The comparison is ironic, the way things stand

What do you mean?

I mean I have no business!

I'm looking but I have none

I earn the little money I have by chance

This trip to Milan to see you and then

to Ferrara has cleaned me out!

I've been a penniless misfit since the end of the war!

You've no money? So what, I have all you want

- As if I'd take it! - Why not?

Don't be silly. What's a bit of money between us?

It isn't money that counts

It's out of the question

Aren't you handling this for both of us, for me too?

No, Paola, don't insist. I'll manage

- Just a minute! You're a car dealer, you said? - Yes

My husband's giving me one: Some business for you

Which cars cost the most?

Ferrari, Maserati...

You could get him one!

Act as the agent

Maybe you can make something out of it

But how do we fix it?

We'll go out one night. Better bring a friend...

to do the talking. I'd rather Enrico didn't know you

Oh God, there's Rocchi!

I'll call you, darling

So, what's it about?

I have a client who wants a Ferrari or a Maserati

That idiot Bottini won't give me one

Bottini does his own deals

The way you let him down!

I make clear-cut deals. If it's a sure thing...

no wasting time, cash down and you're not greedy...

Anything else?

I like you! You never change

- Who is she? - A model

What would you like?

A kiss, if you don't mind

Two Martinis then...

...right, let's hear his name

- Will Enrico Fontana do? - The hell it will!

He's loaded. Leave it to me

It's no good you tugging... what is it?

Mrs. Fontana often buys from us. I know her

She's beautiful

- What do I care? - He does

Why?

I think you like beautiful women

Okay, but you're not. It's none of your business

Fine, Fontana suits me.

He wants a Ferrari or a Maserati?

Naturally, what else?

But I think I can find one

- Is it real gin? - English

- Your health! - Not mine?

Sure

How do we meet Fontana?

I'll bring him to some club

His wife will introduce you

Why not bring him to "Esperia" on Thursday?

It's a benefit evening. I'm modelling

- Ok? - Ok!

I'll call you to confirm. Give me your number

"The universe is nothing but love." Foscolo

- Who's that? - A guy without a bean

Saturday's a good night for you!

- Always the same - Why do you put up with it?

Maybe I like it. Staying in Milan?

That depends

On the heart?

Why the heart?

Look over there

Sit here, Paola

- Not very nice people - Look at me, not them

- What are you having? - A double whisky

Don't you ever get tired? Let's sit down

A bit longer

- Nice little figure! - You think so?

Let's finish this one

The last one?

Last dance, last hour, last kiss

Go on, act romantic!

Are you being mean too?

No, don't worry. Let's go and sit down

See that lady over there?

She bought that dress from us

You walk past and say hello

She'll pretend to know you and you'll mention the car

But who is she?

Mrs. Fontana, of course!

I get it! Which one is her husband?

She'll introduce you

- I'll go then - Hold on a minute

- What are we waiting for? - Calm

Sorry to leave you at such a time, but duty calls

Coming to me of all people with a bogus deal!

- She'd agreed, I tell you! - I can see that

Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention?

Paola, why did you drag us to a place like this?

Well, it's not so bad

- I like it - I can believe that!

Let's see what happens

Be quiet!

The outfit will be auctioned in aid of warcripples

What about the model?

Just a minute, the outfit first

120,000

150,000

160,000

170,000

Come on, gentlemen, remember it's for charity

180,000 for the model!

And to think she's mine for free... or nearly

No digressing. We're at 170,000

No other offers?

200,000

The Maserati looks done for

300,000

My wife's mad

Keep it, you can have it

I don't get you at times

You often don't

So explain

A whim. Can you explain a whim?

What's wrong with you, stupid?

We'd agreed! I've been waiting all night

The car's outside. I'll look a right fool!

I don't get you a deal so you can go with tramps!

Wait...

Tell your friend to come to me, I'll talk to him.

I'm sorry

No, I'm sorry...

I've been a swine

I don't know what got into me.

When I saw you with her... I just couldn't help it!

- Paola... - Tell me

I'll give it to my men

How many copies?

Tired?

Tired of being alone. I've felt alone since then

Even tonight, in there, you were far away, I felt lost

I love you, I always have

As soon as I saw you again, I realized it was still you

I could've kissed you there and then, but I didn't

What a fool! I was waiting for you without knowing it

I've waited foryou for years

They're coming back

- I don't care - They'll see us!

- Don't leave me... - Stop it!

You can be dead before you know it in a car like this

Did you see that dog?

And did you see how it held the road? What a car!

120 Km in third, 170 in fourth

Too fast. Unsuitable for a lady

Why?

I wouldn't rest easy while you were driving it

There's no need to go so fast

...I use to go slow

Then why do you need a Maserati?

I like it. Didn't you promise me a present?

We'll think about it. Call me in a few days

I'm leaving tomorrow...

No hurry. Call me when you get back

Goodbye

What's your name?

Conti

Goodbye

Don't start, not all deals come off!

Mine do! It takes a nose to tell good deals from bad

- Cut it out! - After you bamboozled me?!

Who'll give me a Maserati now if I get a client?

Damn, it was 200,000 lire!

These have arrived, ma'am

Let's guess who sent them. Who do you think?

Mr. Rocchi sent orchids yesterday

Right, it can't be him.

Maybe that diplomat I always forget to invite

Enrico?! What day is it today?

The Maserati!

The keys to the Maserati!

Gustavo's outside with a new car

Call my husband

But it's not the Maserati!

Hello?

- Your husband... - I've gone out

Good morning, ma'am

I'll drive myself

Mrs. Fontana! Did you run up the stairs?

Do you want the manageress? I'll call her

- Good morning Mrs. Fontata - Good morning

Good of you to come. Won't you take a seat?

Paola, dear, how are you?

I saw you arrive. What a pretty suit!

Leopard-print does wonders for you

I see you have a new car

It certainly can't be said your husband neglects you

I hear you went to "Esperia" a few nights ago

Funny, I thought, the Fontanas in a dive like that

You must have had fun

I never have fun at night clubs

True...

Too many people... they can see us!

Marvellous, don't you think?

Horrible!

What was the one at "Esperia" like? All that money...

Did you really give it away?

Have you seen anything you like?

No

Look at this one. Fringes are all the rage in Paris.

Dess� started it and they all followed suit

Let me have a look at it

We're back to the twenties look

Walkaround

It only needs the hip length

Turn back...

You're too young to remember Chanel, was magnificent!

This one takes your breath away

It needs someone with your figure, of course...

You'd look a picture in it

I'll take this, send it home

Without trying it on?

It doesn't matter

- You're going? - Yes, goodbye

I must see this

So uptight... there must be something behind it

Funny! Such a rush then she goes on foot

Nazionali cigarettes were sold out. I got Giubek

Thank you

What are you doing?

- I thought you were asleep - Come here...

I'm looking for matches

Sit here close to me

Stay close, like this...

Oh, throw it away

Now the whole place will catch fire

Good, we'll die and that's it

I don't want to die, I want to live with you

Then let's live!

Why are you like this? What have I done to you?

I'm sorry, I don't know what's wrong with me

- You've lost an earring - They're only cheap pearls

Cheap! How much, 100,000?

I can't remember

How are we going to find it in this hole?

Are you sure he didn't follow you?

I told you. He's probably still watching the car

What can he suspect? He has no proof!

If you're angry it means you're not sure

Sure of what?

We only had to lift a finger, say a word...

But neither of us did or said anything

We didn't do it and you're free

You're mine

You're here

We didn't save her and now we can love each other

There's your earring

Pick it up

Not even emeralds would budge me

Guido, I'm so happy

Me too

The years I've longed to feel like this...

Seven years

I've always carried you in me without really knowing

...and I got married to someone else.

But it was you I wanted, only you...

like when Giovanna stood between us

- Paola - Tell me darling

I think about Giovanna too at times

I ask myself, why didn't we save her?

It only needed a second or two...

But at that moment we wished her dead

We really wanted it. I wonder if that's a crime

No! We didn't do anything but there was no crime!

Yet that's what separated us...

Giovanna separated us in life and in death

Don't brood about it. I love you, I'm yours!

- But you're not! - Why do you say that?

There's someone else, like then!

We're not happy, Paola. That was a lie

We're not happy and we never will be

Here's your earring

Put it on for me

The worst moment has come:

It's time to get dressed

I'd put it off forever

They're going?

It's obviously not a Maserati

Remember the dog?

Yes.

Enrico was scared, he told me so

It was a close shave

It's awful how something sudden can change everything

Be quiet!

Why? I know what's on your mind

- Nothing - You're afraid to tell me!

- Will you be quiet? - What's wrong with wishful thinking?

You're just too scared to talk about it

What are you doing?

Are you insane?

Why do you want to go?

- We can't stay here forever! - Tell me why...

Yes, I want to go!

- Do you want to leave? - I don't know

No, you can't! It doesn't make sense...

I know you love me, you can't leave me like this!

Guido... You can't, you've no right!

Don'tyou see where we're heading?

And with that man tailing us, it's no joke!

I can't think straight, I'm sorry

Your husband phoned, he'll be out for dinner

Then Countess Violi... and Mr. Rocchi, of course

Why "of course"?

He calls nearly every day

Silly woman!

Leave me alone

And bring me an envelope

Is that you?

Fine ways you have! Thanks for returning my wallet

Oh Guido... I knew you wouldn't leave. You couldn't!

You know very well why

Because it wasn't fair. Tell me you want to see me!

Yes, I do...

to return the 80,000 lira I found in my wallet

It was the only way to keep you here.

Forgive me... Is that the only reason you phoned?

No... I'd probably have called you anyway

I got as far as the station but I couldn't

Now I really want to see you

When? Thinking about it will make the time pass

To think I'd only have to go out into the street...

Hold on, that must be Enrico coming back.

I'll lock the door.

Can you hear me?

- Tomorrow - Call me at midday on the dot

I've got to go now

- What is it? - It's me!

Hold on, I was just dropping off...

Why did you lock the door?

I'm coming, I'm coming!

Here, to keep you awake

- Are you drunk? - I'm never drunk

Just a bit merry. Do you mind?

No, but I'm tired

I've gained control of the hemp mill...

and I beat the taxman too!

Fontana's going to get even bigger now.

Let's drink to it!

Aren't you pleased when I knock people flat?

Yes, yes...

But can't we talk about it tomorrow?

I'm not feeling great tonight

Oh, I still have my nylons on!

- It's hot... - You're not undressing here?

What's so strange? Do you have a migraine?

I'm sleepy

Just one glass, it'll make you feel better

No, night time drinking ruins your skin

Why not?

Just because

Not even if I tell you a secret that concerns you?

What secret?

Have a sip

Well?

I've made some enquiries about you

Some enquiries?

And what did you find out?

Want me to tell you?

Wait a minute...

Why did you come in here?

Look, Enrico's car

- Did he follow you? - No

He must be at Franceschi's office on the corner

How stupid of us to meet here!

Let's go. You first

What if he sees me?

Well then?

- Are you going up? - No, thanks. First floor

What is it?

A surprise.

It's my husband who's making the

enquiries and having me followed

- How do you know? - He told me

- When? - Yesterday

How come?

He came into my room. He was a bit merry

No, it wasn't like you think

So it's him. But why?

Jealousy.

Some old photos made him curious about my past

- What did he find out? - Nothing. He just laughed

Why did he have you followed all the way to Milan then?

Who knows, but he says he's told them to stop

It'll be easier to meet now

Well, this jealousy thing... You don't know him

What do you mean?

What do you mean?

He's too selfish to leave me alone

I lied to you just now.

I had to put up with him last night

Since you're here, I can't bear him near me

It irritates me the way he goes on like a boss...

his voice, his gestures... I hate him!

Kiss me... now!

But the police have the means...

What means? The Force hasn't changed since your day

If a suspect escapes in a taxi, we let him go

We can't afford to chase him

Last year I spent 500 lira out of my own pocket.

It took me eight months to get a refund.

On our pay, we can't give the State credit

What means do the police have?

If we have to go to the local gangland, we go.

We have our informers, we know where to look

But if it's any other area, who goes?

We don't have the men.

And as for night clubs...

where do we get the money to pay a hostess?

So what about my man?

I looked for him in the hotels, pensions and bars...

I did what I could

But there are many places where we don't go

What do you suggest I do?

Wait for a chance, that's the best police method

Didn't you say a woman's involved? Follow her

Must go now, sorry. Come and see me.

Who knows, something may turn up

What is it? Is he impatient?

No, he's changed his mind.

Says drop it if there's nothing

You've been digging around for over two weeks

But I'm tailing a woman who never walks anywhere!

Think of something, it's your job

I know. Why complain after what I've put together?

It's all theory, not fact. Have you found the boy? No!

I'm sure he's in Milan and they're seeing each other

Wait a few days, I'll have some news

It's simple. There was something then

and there must be now

Ride a tiger and you can't get off

Hurry up with the report on what you know,

proved or not. If there's nothing, make it up

He's not like those types

who want to hear they were wrong...

that their wives are angels above suspicion. Not him!

Either we drop it or if we go on...

I talked him around, see?

He's jealous again.

We must give him something concrete

That's what I'm doing. Trust me

- Call me twenty times a day! - Right!

Good evening!

Good evening, what brings you here?

I came to talk to a young man who lives here

How kind of you.

Let's get out of here

What about Valerio?

Something wrong?

I ditched him

- Why? - It was no good

They say wives don't count, but...

- He's married? - He has a child too

A separation, he said. I've been waiting two years

He's not in love with his wife, oh no!

It was their wedding anniversary the other day.

I'd rather not have known, but he said calmly...

"We'd better not see each other today"

"I'm taking Clara to choose her present"

Not even pretence of tact!

He didn't think of me, that I could be jealous or hurt

Didn't you wonder why I was making up to you?

Well, yes

I was hoping to shake him into saying,

"Hey, what are you playing at?"

But it was also to try and breakaway

I love him, I don't know why, but I love him

I can't bear him betraying me, not even with his wife

Especially with his wife.

The thought drives me mad

Marriage ties are much too strong.

No love or passion can hold out

Forgive me fortelling you all this

It comes natural with you.

It's good talking to you,

even though you're not married

You're not married too, by any chance?

- Do you let rooms in this place? - Yes

I'm looking for Garroni

He's just gone out. He's always out, luckily

Give me a soda

- Why "luckily"? - I don't like him

Give me that soda

- You crying? - I'm a bundle of nerves

- Something else upset you? - Stop it, Guido. I can't take any more

I can't take any more

Take your coat off

A bit of peace and joy, with nothing to worry about...

Wouldn't it be nice?

- Let's go away - Where to?

I don't know... abroad, to another city

And then?

We'll be together. I'll work, I'll grow rich

- How? - Somehow

Why shouldn't I make it? I'll do anything

Like what? Make do with rented rooms?

- But it's for you - And cheap cigarettes?

Do you enjoy humiliating me?

Don't get me wrong, I only meant your romanticism

Drive isn't enough, you need to have what it takes

I'd feel like a new man with you

With me, you'd come to a standstill

Why?

Money is everything in love too

We leave, we get somewhere, then what?

We come backand it's all over

Dear Guido, these things have to be said.

Money is stupid.

Between you and Enrico, it chooses him

He who loves no one, who buys everything...

including me!

He always knows what to do

While you seem so strong but you're weak

- You're a dear - So?

I don't know.

Let me think how it'd be if we were free

Don't you ever think, deep down, about what you'd like?

Think if he died...

Listen, Paola...

- I was just saying... - I won't think about it

Just think... bang

And it's all over!

Isn't that easier?

You think it's easy to shoot a man?

You fought in the war

It's all a matter of the right opportunity

Just a matter of the right opportunity

But with so many people who hate him...

Paola!

Can't you even take a joke?

Hold me, darling!

- Haven't seen you for a while - I've had a lot to do recently

Don't spoil the party

- Don't worry, he'll come - It's all arranged

- You actually arranged something? - Everyone's coming to my place tonight

The money I spend...

- With what it costs you! - You've made up your mind?

If she has...

It has to be tonight?

- Of course - Your board meetings again?

No, two Dutchmen at the factory

- Bring me a tulip! - Get rid of them

Can't, it's too important

It must be fun to have so much to do

Give me a mushroom sandwich

- Is it tasty? - She's tasty!

You could join us later

Okay, 10:30 to 11

Want me to pick you up?

No, I'll think about my Dutchmen on the way

We're counting on you!

Are you bringing them?

God forbid! They're heavy going

So it's decided

- Shall we go? - Ok

I want to invite a crowd

Vicky, will you take me tonight?

What do the dice say?

They say yes

Excuse me a minute while I phone the dressmaker

Need me to do anything?

No... thank you, dear

Garroni, please

It's me. This is it, let's meet at 4

You see?

He has to slow down

I'll stand on the bank

The car will be ten feet away.

Can't miss

Yes, can't miss

The air smells good here!

It's the country already

What about those people?

There won't be anyone around in two hours' time

- Guido - Tell me

Are you scared?

No, why?

Guido, why don'twe forget about it...

You said we can't go on like this

Yes, but...

But?

You sounded so sad just now

I don't like this idea

Don't do it then

You know very well I will

- For you - For me?

The other time was for me too?

I couldn't have done it alone

It's my fault then

Why didn't you say something

when you saw the lift wasn't there?

You saw it, she didn't!

She was looking at us and you kept quiet

Was it for me you kept quiet?

It suited you too!

You killed her! You killed her!

Is that what you think when you hold me?

I don't

Yet you were there too, you kept quiet too

And we'll be together tonight too

May I?

Come in

Here's a broth to bring the dead back to life.

You'll feel fine tomorrow

You're a treasure, Anna

If I was at the bottom of a bar...

some willing diver would have to bring me up

An elderly diver who's easy to please

If anyone asks for me, I'm ill

Including the Lady of the Camellias?

There's a gentleman who...

Been waiting long?

Over an hour

- I'm sorry - I'm used to it

Take your time

Can you leave me the report?

I've finished. I'll be at the agency if you need me

Good. Give him 30,000 lira

Tell your boss to send me the bill

Always at your command

What's on tonight?

- A party - There must be at least thirty cars

The assistant is here...

Don't bother me!

"...OF GIOVANNA CARLINI'S DEATH. HAVING ASCERTAINED

THE INTIMACYY BETWEEN GARRONI AND THE SUBJECT,

WE FEEL WE SHOULD SUSPEND THE INVESTIGATION...

UNTI LWE RECEIVE FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS FROM YOU."

Yes, sir?

Oh God... God!

Enrico Fontana... Melegani street, 2

Just look at that!

- What shall we do? - Call the police

Where's the nearest phone?

- Good evening - Good evening

Does Mr. Enrico Fontana live here?

He's out, we're expecting him. His wife's here

We must speak to her, call her

- Where's Mrs. Fontana? - In her room

Call her!

She'll be right here

They came to arrest me! A jeep... a police jeep!

I had to get away. We must get away!

Calm down

I can't calm down until we're safe!

But where... where can we go?

Maybe they haven't been to your place

How did you do it?

Let's go, I have a taxi!

Be quiet! Come on!

Where are you taking me? It's not my fault

Why did they come to me and not to you?

- You did it! - Did what?

It's his fault he died, do you understand?

It's his own fault!

He was going flat out,

the car swerved and ran off the road

He fell into the canal

When I got there they had already pulled him out

He had a hole in his throat as if he'd been shot

And now?

And now...

Now we can't continue

Why not?

Can't you sense why?

Wait... You'll call me?

- Tomorrow morning - As soon as you wake up?

Yes...

We love each other, don't we? Nothing else matters

Tomorrow then?

Yes

Take me to the station