1 00:00:00,334 --> 00:00:05,088 A POPULAR JURY was a way of trial of the Mexican Judicial Procedure 2 00:00:05,172 --> 00:00:09,259 from the year 1917 to 1929 3 00:00:30,239 --> 00:00:33,283 HISTORY OF A SCOUNDREL 4 00:00:33,367 --> 00:00:38,121 BASED ON THE BOOK "THE JURY RESOLVES" 5 00:00:38,205 --> 00:00:40,916 ENTITLED BY ITS AUTHOR FEDERICO SODI 6 00:01:21,790 --> 00:01:26,336 Being a free adaptation, without intervention of the author, 7 00:01:26,420 --> 00:01:31,717 any resemblance to actual persons or events is purely coincidental. 8 00:02:23,936 --> 00:02:25,854 Good afternoon, ma'am. 9 00:02:25,938 --> 00:02:28,273 I am Antonio Aguirre, your lawyer. 10 00:02:30,234 --> 00:02:31,735 Good afternoon. 11 00:02:32,486 --> 00:02:35,781 Some friends of yours have entrusted me with your defense 12 00:02:35,864 --> 00:02:39,284 and I have accepted it even if you make it difficult. 13 00:02:39,368 --> 00:02:41,995 I don't want anyone to worry about me. 14 00:02:42,079 --> 00:02:45,374 The law gives you the right to prove your innocence. 15 00:02:45,457 --> 00:02:47,209 I have killed, sir, 16 00:02:47,709 --> 00:02:49,294 that cannot change. 17 00:02:49,378 --> 00:02:54,258 I've studied the case and with your help we could find mitigating facts. 18 00:02:54,341 --> 00:02:56,468 Only God can decide that. 19 00:02:57,094 --> 00:03:01,014 That is true. But now it will be men who will judge you. 20 00:03:02,349 --> 00:03:05,686 They can do whatever they want with me. 21 00:03:09,898 --> 00:03:14,736 -You're a Catholic, aren't you? -Yes, I believe in Christ. 22 00:03:16,154 --> 00:03:20,993 There's not a word of Christ that denies the right to defend freedom. 23 00:03:21,076 --> 00:03:25,539 I've committed a sin. It's only right that I should be punished. 24 00:03:25,622 --> 00:03:28,125 I'll accept your religious feelings, 25 00:03:28,208 --> 00:03:30,794 but you'll help me to prove your innocence. 26 00:03:30,878 --> 00:03:34,006 Don't you understand that your life can end in prison? 27 00:03:34,089 --> 00:03:37,551 My life will end where God sees fit. 28 00:03:38,635 --> 00:03:42,347 All right, but however hard you put it... 29 00:03:42,431 --> 00:03:44,349 I'll do my duty. 30 00:04:46,745 --> 00:04:48,830 I declare the trial open. 31 00:04:52,793 --> 00:04:54,711 Did you know the deceased? 32 00:04:54,795 --> 00:04:58,340 Yes, I was manager of Mr. Benavente's business. 33 00:04:58,423 --> 00:04:59,925 Was it a good business? 34 00:05:00,008 --> 00:05:03,929 Yes, sir, my late employer made quite a bit of money. 35 00:05:04,221 --> 00:05:07,266 We sold cheap but very good fabrics. 36 00:05:11,854 --> 00:05:13,689 Are you in a hurry? 37 00:05:13,772 --> 00:05:17,568 -No, sir. Why? -You look at your watch very often. 38 00:05:18,068 --> 00:05:23,532 I have to take some pills that Dr. Cordoba prescribed and it's time. 39 00:05:23,740 --> 00:05:25,158 May I? 40 00:05:25,367 --> 00:05:26,869 Go ahead. 41 00:05:40,507 --> 00:05:43,969 Would you say that your employer was in a financial hurry? 42 00:05:44,052 --> 00:05:46,889 No, sir, he did spend a lot, 43 00:05:46,972 --> 00:05:51,602 but the man had an ability for business and also earned a lot. 44 00:05:51,894 --> 00:05:55,522 Why was he in need when he turned to the defendant for a loan? 45 00:05:55,606 --> 00:06:00,485 Not at all. She forced him to take the money so she could have him. 46 00:06:00,569 --> 00:06:02,905 But he didn't love her. 47 00:06:03,488 --> 00:06:06,074 What do you think of your employer? 48 00:06:09,411 --> 00:06:11,747 I worked for him for years. 49 00:06:12,873 --> 00:06:16,460 I learned to know him intimately and to like him. 50 00:06:17,085 --> 00:06:22,424 He was good, generous, a true gentleman. 51 00:06:24,092 --> 00:06:26,345 Killing him was a crime. 52 00:06:27,888 --> 00:06:29,890 An unforgivable crime. 53 00:06:30,057 --> 00:06:31,391 I'm done. 54 00:06:32,726 --> 00:06:34,645 The defense has the floor. 55 00:06:34,728 --> 00:06:38,232 The defense has no questions at this time. 56 00:06:41,693 --> 00:06:45,489 Then I request that the next witness be called. 57 00:06:47,115 --> 00:06:50,160 Call Miss Marta Ruiz de la Mora. 58 00:06:50,911 --> 00:06:52,704 You may step down. 59 00:07:21,817 --> 00:07:24,736 Do you swear to testify truthfully? 60 00:07:26,154 --> 00:07:27,656 I do, Your Honor. 61 00:07:28,490 --> 00:07:30,200 Your name and age. 62 00:07:30,576 --> 00:07:34,413 My name is Marta Ruiz de la Mora and I'm 24 years old. 63 00:07:34,496 --> 00:07:37,541 Did you know the man who was murdered? 64 00:07:37,916 --> 00:07:42,087 We were going to be married when that woman appeared. 65 00:07:44,590 --> 00:07:47,426 Can you tell us what kind of man he was? 66 00:07:47,968 --> 00:07:51,180 The kind of man every woman dreams of. 67 00:07:52,848 --> 00:07:54,349 He was... 68 00:08:05,736 --> 00:08:07,988 I share your pain, ma'am. 69 00:08:08,071 --> 00:08:12,743 But justice must be done. I beg you to suppress your emotions. 70 00:08:14,328 --> 00:08:17,539 Forgive me, it won't happen again. 71 00:08:18,540 --> 00:08:23,754 Were you Mr. Benavente's girlfriend when he engaged with the defendant? 72 00:08:24,755 --> 00:08:25,964 Yes, sir. 73 00:08:26,048 --> 00:08:30,761 If he was a gentleman, how do you explain Mr. Benavente's attitude 74 00:08:30,844 --> 00:08:33,347 to you in this case? 75 00:08:33,430 --> 00:08:34,723 It was my fault. 76 00:08:35,891 --> 00:08:38,393 I was harsh and cruel with him. 77 00:08:38,936 --> 00:08:40,938 We broke off our engagement 78 00:08:42,523 --> 00:08:44,358 and at that moment... 79 00:08:44,983 --> 00:08:49,571 misfortune disguised as chance put that woman in his way. 80 00:08:51,406 --> 00:08:54,326 He clung to her trying to forget me... 81 00:08:55,077 --> 00:08:56,954 but we loved each other. 82 00:08:58,080 --> 00:09:00,165 He had returned to me when... 83 00:09:00,249 --> 00:09:03,085 You were an eyewitness to the murder. 84 00:09:03,168 --> 00:09:06,255 Why do you think the defendant killed him? 85 00:09:07,548 --> 00:09:10,884 She killed him because she is old! 86 00:09:20,185 --> 00:09:22,563 He was young and handsome. 87 00:09:23,272 --> 00:09:26,316 She was stalking him, begging for his love. 88 00:09:26,775 --> 00:09:31,363 When she saw she was losing him, when she realized he was mine... 89 00:09:32,614 --> 00:09:36,159 she killed him, like we were in a jungle. 90 00:09:37,911 --> 00:09:39,288 I'm done. 91 00:09:40,497 --> 00:09:42,457 No questions. 92 00:09:48,630 --> 00:09:52,176 Then I call Mrs. Ana Benavente to the stand. 93 00:10:21,788 --> 00:10:25,667 The prosecutor is crucifying you, will you let him? 94 00:10:25,751 --> 00:10:27,628 I have no other solution. 95 00:10:27,711 --> 00:10:31,715 I need to know a lot more than I know before I try to do anything. 96 00:10:31,798 --> 00:10:32,841 Ma'am... 97 00:10:33,717 --> 00:10:37,429 how are you related to the missing Mr. Benavente? 98 00:10:37,971 --> 00:10:39,973 I'm his mother, sir. 99 00:10:42,476 --> 00:10:44,061 Your Honor... 100 00:10:45,771 --> 00:10:49,691 it's important to say that the Public Prosecutor's Office didn't intend 101 00:10:49,775 --> 00:10:52,110 to bring this witness forward. 102 00:10:52,194 --> 00:10:54,488 Respecting a mother's deep sorrow. 103 00:10:55,322 --> 00:10:59,117 It was Mrs. Benavente herself who insisted on testifying. 104 00:11:00,035 --> 00:11:03,205 You are here of your own free will, madam. 105 00:11:03,330 --> 00:11:06,166 We all listened with the respect you deserve. 106 00:11:06,250 --> 00:11:07,918 Thank you, sir. 107 00:11:09,419 --> 00:11:12,548 I didn't come here seeking revenge. 108 00:11:13,257 --> 00:11:18,136 My son is dead and nothing can bring him back into my arms. 109 00:11:19,721 --> 00:11:24,184 In my heart I have forgiven the murderer. 110 00:11:29,731 --> 00:11:35,112 I have come because I want to cleanse my son's name. 111 00:11:36,405 --> 00:11:39,867 I want everyone to know what he was like. 112 00:11:39,950 --> 00:11:42,744 No one can know it better than me. 113 00:11:42,953 --> 00:11:46,415 I watched him grow up, I raised him. 114 00:11:47,124 --> 00:11:49,960 I watched him become a man. 115 00:11:52,337 --> 00:11:54,423 I was his mother but... 116 00:11:55,007 --> 00:11:56,675 I was also his friend. 117 00:11:58,302 --> 00:12:04,266 He never did anything dishonorable because it was not in his nature, 118 00:12:05,100 --> 00:12:08,020 nor could he have hidden it from me. 119 00:12:08,103 --> 00:12:11,023 If anything is said in this room against him, 120 00:12:12,065 --> 00:12:15,611 it will be a lie, a vile lie. 121 00:12:18,155 --> 00:12:21,575 I don't know why that woman killed him. 122 00:12:22,159 --> 00:12:24,661 But I do know that in killing him... 123 00:12:25,120 --> 00:12:28,123 she destroyed a magnificent man. 124 00:12:28,916 --> 00:12:33,086 One of those men that a mother cannot look at 125 00:12:33,170 --> 00:12:37,341 but with a sense of legitimate pride. 126 00:12:39,301 --> 00:12:40,928 If I claim justice, 127 00:12:42,054 --> 00:12:44,473 I do it not for myself, 128 00:12:45,140 --> 00:12:51,063 but on behalf of all mothers who may be deprived, as I am, 129 00:12:52,147 --> 00:12:55,108 of the best reason for living: 130 00:12:55,817 --> 00:12:57,736 their children. 131 00:13:10,791 --> 00:13:13,627 The defense has nothing to ask. 132 00:13:27,266 --> 00:13:28,892 Thank you, ma'am. 133 00:13:28,976 --> 00:13:34,439 You may leave with the assurance that this crime won't go unpunished. 134 00:13:41,905 --> 00:13:43,365 Madam. 135 00:13:51,248 --> 00:13:56,670 Your Honor, the prosecution will not call any more witnesses to testify. 136 00:13:57,629 --> 00:14:01,800 This court is in recess until tomorrow at the same time. 137 00:14:47,638 --> 00:14:52,726 It is not my custom to instruct the defendants for interrogation. 138 00:14:53,477 --> 00:14:56,939 Tomorrow you'll testify. I must ask you to pay close attention 139 00:14:57,022 --> 00:14:59,816 and to be very careful in your words. 140 00:15:00,651 --> 00:15:03,529 Not a single lie will come out of my mouth. 141 00:15:03,612 --> 00:15:07,241 Will you tell the facts as you told them to me? 142 00:15:08,200 --> 00:15:10,244 As they happened. 143 00:15:20,462 --> 00:15:23,799 It may be advisable to omit certain unnecessary details. 144 00:15:23,882 --> 00:15:26,009 I will say everything. 145 00:15:27,761 --> 00:15:30,848 We're going to need a lot of luck. 146 00:15:45,237 --> 00:15:46,280 Madam... 147 00:15:47,155 --> 00:15:49,199 when I ask you about your life, 148 00:15:49,283 --> 00:15:53,203 may I remind you that you are under oath for telling the truth. 149 00:15:53,287 --> 00:15:55,539 No need to remind me. 150 00:15:55,747 --> 00:15:58,834 -Were you born in this town? -No, sir. 151 00:15:58,917 --> 00:16:02,629 -I was born in a village. -Why did you leave your village? 152 00:16:02,713 --> 00:16:06,049 The same old story of so many women. 153 00:16:06,466 --> 00:16:09,845 I loved a man to whom I gave myself blindly. 154 00:16:10,137 --> 00:16:12,264 A month later he left me. 155 00:16:13,140 --> 00:16:15,767 I was no longer able to live in my village. 156 00:16:15,851 --> 00:16:17,394 What did you do then? 157 00:16:17,686 --> 00:16:19,479 I came to the city. 158 00:16:20,063 --> 00:16:21,815 I wanted to work. 159 00:16:22,608 --> 00:16:25,903 -To forget. -Did you get a job? 160 00:16:26,820 --> 00:16:29,615 The city is cruel and indifferent, sir. 161 00:16:30,032 --> 00:16:33,911 I tried everything, I even worked as a waitress. 162 00:16:34,244 --> 00:16:36,997 Did you keep to work as a waitress? 163 00:16:37,331 --> 00:16:38,373 No. 164 00:16:38,790 --> 00:16:41,001 What did you do then? 165 00:16:42,544 --> 00:16:45,297 I became a prostitute. 166 00:16:52,387 --> 00:16:57,226 If these demonstrations are not stopped, I'll have the hall cleared. 167 00:17:01,522 --> 00:17:05,400 How long did you engage in this infamous trade? 168 00:17:05,484 --> 00:17:07,236 Fifteen years. 169 00:17:08,987 --> 00:17:11,073 Why did you leave it? 170 00:17:13,242 --> 00:17:15,869 Because I met a gentleman. 171 00:17:17,454 --> 00:17:20,290 Would you like to tell us the details? 172 00:17:20,916 --> 00:17:22,417 Yes, sir. 173 00:17:23,126 --> 00:17:26,463 I must say I was happy at the Baroness's house. 174 00:17:27,256 --> 00:17:30,843 The days of hunger and cold were far away. 175 00:17:32,177 --> 00:17:34,388 It was a comfortable house. 176 00:17:35,097 --> 00:17:37,140 I didn't ask for more. 177 00:17:54,700 --> 00:17:58,745 With that long bath you took, you left only cold water. 178 00:17:58,829 --> 00:18:00,914 Who told you to get up so late? 179 00:18:01,164 --> 00:18:03,458 It's not like I'm a secretary. 180 00:18:03,917 --> 00:18:07,754 -Four more stitches and it's ready. -Thanks, you're so sweet. 181 00:18:07,838 --> 00:18:10,507 Hurry up, girls, the Baroness may get mad. 182 00:18:10,591 --> 00:18:13,385 How did it go last night with your client? 183 00:18:13,468 --> 00:18:15,762 -It was our farewell. -Why? 184 00:18:15,971 --> 00:18:20,058 His father found out about it and sent him to "Suchigan" College. 185 00:18:20,893 --> 00:18:22,477 Where? 186 00:18:22,561 --> 00:18:24,188 Suchigan. 187 00:18:24,271 --> 00:18:26,356 It must be Michigan. 188 00:18:26,440 --> 00:18:28,275 It's the same thing. 189 00:18:28,358 --> 00:18:30,402 -That's it. -Thank you. 190 00:18:30,944 --> 00:18:33,655 Fasten my collar, will you? 191 00:18:40,078 --> 00:18:42,039 Where did you learn to sew so well? 192 00:18:42,122 --> 00:18:45,542 It was just poverty and my taste for dresses. 193 00:18:45,626 --> 00:18:47,002 Thank you. 194 00:19:19,535 --> 00:19:21,703 -Good evening. -Good evening. 195 00:19:21,787 --> 00:19:24,081 -That's a nice hairstyle. -Do you like it? 196 00:19:24,164 --> 00:19:27,543 -I saw it in a French magazine. -Good, very good. 197 00:19:27,626 --> 00:19:32,631 -Eat more, you're too skinny. -I'm not skinny, I'm slim. 198 00:19:32,714 --> 00:19:36,301 Call it what you like. There's been a lot of complaints about it. 199 00:19:36,385 --> 00:19:37,427 I told you. 200 00:19:37,594 --> 00:19:42,432 Girl, you look like you're going to awake. Put on a necklace, a flower. 201 00:19:42,516 --> 00:19:44,309 Oh, you're going to ruin me. 202 00:19:44,393 --> 00:19:48,355 Let's see, Maria Antonieta, turn around. All right. 203 00:19:49,106 --> 00:19:52,317 Go to the salon, our customers are starting to arrive. 204 00:19:52,401 --> 00:19:56,864 Wait a minute, ladies never run. 205 00:19:57,364 --> 00:20:00,742 I don't know why the hell that is, but it's true. 206 00:20:00,826 --> 00:20:04,913 So go calmly and enter the salon with an indifferent air. 207 00:20:05,622 --> 00:20:07,541 They're the ones in a hurry. 208 00:20:15,132 --> 00:20:17,634 -Madam. -What do you want? 209 00:20:19,052 --> 00:20:21,847 Mr. Agustin de Alba wishes to see you. 210 00:20:22,139 --> 00:20:23,765 -Send him in. -Okay. 211 00:20:31,732 --> 00:20:36,278 -Good evening, Camila. -My dear Agustin, how are you? 212 00:20:37,070 --> 00:20:38,697 Come in. Take a seat. 213 00:20:42,576 --> 00:20:45,537 I appreciate you came upstairs to greet me. 214 00:20:45,621 --> 00:20:49,708 Usually you only visit the living room and the bedrooms. 215 00:20:49,791 --> 00:20:52,711 -It's not for lack of desire. -What a gentleman. 216 00:20:52,794 --> 00:20:56,006 You always tell the lies women like to hear. 217 00:20:56,089 --> 00:20:59,009 Any problems with the girls? 218 00:20:59,218 --> 00:21:01,428 No. Well, I don't expect so. 219 00:21:02,596 --> 00:21:04,681 You intrigue me. What is it? 220 00:21:04,765 --> 00:21:05,891 Lina. 221 00:21:07,226 --> 00:21:08,852 Any problems with her? 222 00:21:10,562 --> 00:21:12,940 A serious problem at my age. 223 00:21:13,023 --> 00:21:18,195 -I don't understand, Agustin. -It's simple and even ridiculous. 224 00:21:19,404 --> 00:21:21,782 I've fallen in love with her. 225 00:21:22,491 --> 00:21:23,617 Love... 226 00:21:24,409 --> 00:21:25,702 Real love? 227 00:21:25,786 --> 00:21:26,912 The best. 228 00:21:30,290 --> 00:21:34,419 My God, nothing like this had ever happened in my house. 229 00:21:34,503 --> 00:21:36,547 -You... -Me? 230 00:21:36,630 --> 00:21:38,465 What are you going to do about it? 231 00:21:38,549 --> 00:21:41,093 -Take her away from here. -What does she say? 232 00:21:41,176 --> 00:21:43,554 She agrees. If you don't object. 233 00:21:46,306 --> 00:21:47,724 I can't object. 234 00:21:48,725 --> 00:21:52,604 I know that with you, she'll have her own house, money, peace of mind. 235 00:21:52,688 --> 00:21:55,482 She'll have love and everything I have to offer. 236 00:21:55,566 --> 00:21:57,025 At your orders, madam. 237 00:21:57,109 --> 00:21:59,528 -Tell Miss Lina to come. -Alright. 238 00:22:01,071 --> 00:22:03,407 I confess it's a hard blow for me. 239 00:22:03,490 --> 00:22:06,743 For years Lina has been the main attraction of this house. 240 00:22:06,827 --> 00:22:09,538 -I've invested a lot in her. -I know that. 241 00:22:09,621 --> 00:22:12,624 -I'll pay anything. -Are you so interested? 242 00:22:12,708 --> 00:22:14,042 Yes, I am. 243 00:22:14,960 --> 00:22:18,172 You know that against love I have no weapon. 244 00:22:18,922 --> 00:22:22,509 Take care of her. She's worth a lot more than you think. 245 00:22:22,593 --> 00:22:25,762 I know, you won't have any complaints. 246 00:22:32,769 --> 00:22:35,147 -Good evening. -Lina. 247 00:22:39,401 --> 00:22:42,237 -Did you want to see me, ma'am? -Him. 248 00:22:42,946 --> 00:22:46,408 And more than seeing you, he wants you to live with him. 249 00:22:46,491 --> 00:22:48,327 I can't object. 250 00:22:52,789 --> 00:22:55,083 I'm going to miss you very much. 251 00:22:55,792 --> 00:23:00,047 Me too, but your future is more important. 252 00:23:01,173 --> 00:23:02,174 Go. 253 00:23:06,512 --> 00:23:09,097 I will try to be worthy of you. 254 00:23:15,604 --> 00:23:17,898 For many months I was happy. 255 00:23:18,732 --> 00:23:20,400 I had a home of my own, 256 00:23:21,109 --> 00:23:24,112 and a generous and educated good man. 257 00:23:24,196 --> 00:23:26,782 I tried hard to live up to him. 258 00:23:35,249 --> 00:23:37,584 Le parapluie... 259 00:23:37,876 --> 00:23:41,547 Avez vous le parapluie? 260 00:23:41,839 --> 00:23:46,468 Non, j'ai ne pas le parapluie. 261 00:23:46,718 --> 00:23:48,929 J'ai le crayon. 262 00:23:49,805 --> 00:23:51,348 La table. 263 00:23:52,182 --> 00:23:53,976 La table. 264 00:23:55,269 --> 00:23:57,229 La chaise. 265 00:23:57,312 --> 00:23:58,897 L'amour. 266 00:23:59,731 --> 00:24:02,359 I don't think I'll ever learn. 267 00:24:06,113 --> 00:24:07,698 Sit down. 268 00:24:08,240 --> 00:24:09,908 I wasn't expecting you. 269 00:24:09,992 --> 00:24:13,287 -I had a free moment. -I'm glad you came. 270 00:24:13,495 --> 00:24:18,292 I made a great deal today. I came to bring you your share. 271 00:24:18,375 --> 00:24:22,921 No. No, really, Agustin, I have more than enough. 272 00:24:24,089 --> 00:24:25,132 Take it. 273 00:24:25,924 --> 00:24:30,554 Nothing makes me happier than to share everything with you. 274 00:24:40,731 --> 00:24:42,983 You've made me so happy... 275 00:24:43,650 --> 00:24:46,320 that all I offer you seems so little. 276 00:24:46,904 --> 00:24:49,364 Will you have dinner with me? 277 00:24:49,865 --> 00:24:51,283 No. 278 00:24:51,366 --> 00:24:56,788 I have some guests, one of those inescapable obligations. 279 00:24:58,582 --> 00:25:01,251 But tomorrow we'll eat together. 280 00:25:05,547 --> 00:25:09,510 -Why don't you go to the theatre? -I prefer to learn French. 281 00:25:11,512 --> 00:25:14,640 You hardly keep yourself amused. You don't get out much. 282 00:25:14,723 --> 00:25:16,808 I don't need to go out. 283 00:25:17,476 --> 00:25:22,523 I need more time to enjoy this house you've given me. 284 00:25:24,316 --> 00:25:25,692 It's a pity... 285 00:25:26,985 --> 00:25:28,737 you can't live here. 286 00:25:29,780 --> 00:25:34,868 You know that's the one thing we can't do. 287 00:25:42,376 --> 00:25:44,461 Take care of yourself. 288 00:25:48,048 --> 00:25:49,758 See you tomorrow. 289 00:25:49,883 --> 00:25:51,552 See you tomorrow. 290 00:25:57,182 --> 00:26:01,186 I felt happy and safe with that man I didn't love, 291 00:26:01,270 --> 00:26:04,064 but I respected him and admired him. 292 00:26:05,232 --> 00:26:06,733 And one day... 293 00:26:07,317 --> 00:26:11,822 unexpectedly, as it's always the case with all the sad things... 294 00:26:12,739 --> 00:26:14,449 the end came. 295 00:26:31,675 --> 00:26:34,344 Ma'am, what did you find out about Agustin? 296 00:26:34,428 --> 00:26:38,724 What happened? Why hasn't he come or called me these last days? 297 00:26:43,812 --> 00:26:45,939 Tell me, ma'am. 298 00:26:46,565 --> 00:26:50,360 Do they know about us and does it harm you in any way? 299 00:26:52,112 --> 00:26:54,072 No, it's not that. 300 00:26:54,531 --> 00:26:57,159 Then, why doesn't he come? 301 00:27:05,250 --> 00:27:06,710 Because... 302 00:27:07,461 --> 00:27:10,214 he can't come here anymore. 303 00:27:19,223 --> 00:27:20,849 All this... 304 00:27:24,102 --> 00:27:27,022 was too beautiful to last. 305 00:27:40,619 --> 00:27:42,496 And how did he die? 306 00:27:44,957 --> 00:27:49,461 When the man who had dignified your life died, what did you do? 307 00:27:50,170 --> 00:27:52,589 For some time, I did nothing. 308 00:27:53,507 --> 00:27:56,635 -I felt strange. -What did you live on then? 309 00:27:56,760 --> 00:28:00,222 Didn't you think of working in the Baroness's house again? 310 00:28:00,305 --> 00:28:01,390 No. 311 00:28:01,974 --> 00:28:04,309 I had known another kind of life. 312 00:28:05,269 --> 00:28:08,939 He had given to me around 40 000 pesos and a few jewels. 313 00:28:09,022 --> 00:28:12,901 The idea of getting a new protector didn't seduce you? 314 00:28:13,527 --> 00:28:17,239 A woman gets tired of men. 315 00:28:17,698 --> 00:28:19,783 And that's how I felt. 316 00:28:20,409 --> 00:28:21,451 Tired. 317 00:28:23,078 --> 00:28:27,332 I decided to work. To find an escape and a distraction. 318 00:28:27,416 --> 00:28:30,127 This time you chose a new job, right? 319 00:28:30,794 --> 00:28:32,129 What job? 320 00:28:32,212 --> 00:28:36,383 LINA HAUTE COUTURE 321 00:28:46,560 --> 00:28:49,688 Here's your dress. It looks beautiful. 322 00:28:50,105 --> 00:28:53,025 -Will I look prettier? -You'll look thinner. 323 00:28:53,108 --> 00:28:55,360 I am content with that. 324 00:28:55,444 --> 00:28:59,239 Rosa, tell Esther to come down. Have you seen this hat, madam? 325 00:28:59,323 --> 00:29:03,243 It's beautiful and it fits me very well. I'll be back soon. 326 00:29:03,327 --> 00:29:07,497 -I want a dress that makes me taller. -We'll get it. 327 00:29:08,290 --> 00:29:11,168 Esther, take this to the lady's car. 328 00:29:17,132 --> 00:29:20,219 -Goodbye, Lina. -See you soon. 329 00:29:25,599 --> 00:29:27,267 Pick all this up, will you? 330 00:29:27,351 --> 00:29:31,188 Take care of the store, please. I have to go to Puebla to buy lace. 331 00:29:31,271 --> 00:29:34,274 -Yes, don't worry. -Where did you put my coat and hat? 332 00:29:34,358 --> 00:29:36,235 In the dressing room. 333 00:29:43,659 --> 00:29:50,582 WATCH THE NEXT EPISODE SEWING HOUSE 334 00:29:55,379 --> 00:29:59,842 {\an8}SEWING HOUSE 335 00:29:59,925 --> 00:30:06,014 {\an8}FIRST JOURNEY OF THE SERIES "THE JURY RESOLVES" 336 00:30:18,861 --> 00:30:20,362 What is it, Pedro? 337 00:30:20,612 --> 00:30:22,990 I think it's the carburetor. 338 00:30:28,954 --> 00:30:32,833 -It'll take me a while to fix it. -Never mind, I'll walk in the woods. 339 00:30:32,916 --> 00:30:34,209 As you wish, madam. 340 00:30:41,466 --> 00:30:44,803 -When you're ready, blow the horn. -Yes, ma'am. 341 00:31:45,113 --> 00:31:47,115 Can I help you, ma'am? 342 00:31:47,199 --> 00:31:49,743 Thank you, sir, but I don't need anything. 343 00:31:49,826 --> 00:31:54,081 Believe me, it's not often you find on the road such a beautiful sight. 344 00:31:54,164 --> 00:31:57,167 Yes, indeed, this forest is very beautiful. 345 00:31:57,417 --> 00:31:59,837 No, I was talking about you. 346 00:32:00,504 --> 00:32:03,715 -You are very kind. -No. Just a man who discovers 347 00:32:03,799 --> 00:32:05,425 and admires beauty. 348 00:32:05,509 --> 00:32:10,013 I'm sorry you're not in some kind of trouble so I can help you. 349 00:32:10,097 --> 00:32:13,141 My car is broken down, the driver is fixing it. 350 00:32:13,225 --> 00:32:16,645 And I'm taking a walk in the woods. That's all. 351 00:32:19,106 --> 00:32:24,236 Too bad you're not a maiden in risk. I'd rescue you like a knight-errant. 352 00:32:24,862 --> 00:32:27,656 There are not maidens to be rescued anymore. 353 00:32:27,739 --> 00:32:30,200 I'm Julio Benavente, at your service. 354 00:32:30,284 --> 00:32:33,036 -My name is Lina. -Lina? 355 00:32:34,162 --> 00:32:38,584 -Where have I heard that name? -Probably in your imagination. 356 00:32:40,794 --> 00:32:42,796 -Are you going to Puebla? -Yes. 357 00:32:42,880 --> 00:32:45,132 If you like, I can take you. 358 00:32:45,549 --> 00:32:48,969 I thank you but I like to travel alone. 359 00:32:49,887 --> 00:32:53,140 Well, in that case, goodbye. 360 00:32:53,432 --> 00:32:54,975 Goodbye. 361 00:33:36,350 --> 00:33:37,768 That's all right. 362 00:33:37,851 --> 00:33:42,105 Send me three dozen of those buttons and the embroidered strip. 363 00:33:42,189 --> 00:33:43,649 Thank you, Armando. 364 00:33:43,732 --> 00:33:47,361 Lina, there's a gentleman who brought you these roses. 365 00:33:47,444 --> 00:33:51,406 -To me? -He must have the wrong house. 366 00:34:03,710 --> 00:34:05,212 Good afternoon. 367 00:34:10,467 --> 00:34:12,135 Good afternoon. 368 00:34:14,304 --> 00:34:19,685 I'm sorry to disturb you. I just wanted to know if you'd arrived well. 369 00:34:19,768 --> 00:34:23,105 You're very kind. I arrived well, thank you. 370 00:34:25,023 --> 00:34:27,442 How did you find me so quickly? 371 00:34:27,943 --> 00:34:29,194 Well... 372 00:34:29,778 --> 00:34:35,325 It's difficult to hide a woman like you, even in a big city. 373 00:34:36,285 --> 00:34:39,413 Besides, my name is on the front. 374 00:34:40,956 --> 00:34:43,709 -Of course. -They're beautiful. 375 00:34:47,171 --> 00:34:48,964 -Sit down. -Thank you. 376 00:34:52,050 --> 00:34:55,679 I congratulate you, you have a very nice house. 377 00:34:55,762 --> 00:34:57,097 Do you like it? 378 00:34:57,181 --> 00:34:58,390 Yes. 379 00:34:58,473 --> 00:35:02,394 You know what? Actually, we're almost colleagues. 380 00:35:02,477 --> 00:35:04,980 -Really? -Yes. 381 00:35:05,063 --> 00:35:08,525 I sell fabric too. Wholesale. 382 00:35:10,736 --> 00:35:13,530 So that's the reason for your visit. 383 00:35:13,614 --> 00:35:15,574 No, no way. 384 00:35:15,949 --> 00:35:20,621 I assure you that you couldn't dress your clients with my blankets. 385 00:35:26,502 --> 00:35:29,421 You'll have to forgive me, I have work to do. 386 00:35:29,505 --> 00:35:33,717 But first, I'd like to ask you something very important to me. 387 00:35:34,301 --> 00:35:35,385 Tell me. 388 00:35:35,719 --> 00:35:38,597 Will you have dinner with me tonight? 389 00:35:41,308 --> 00:35:42,351 No. 390 00:35:43,560 --> 00:35:46,063 That's the simple story of my life. 391 00:35:46,438 --> 00:35:48,899 I make money, but I'm ambitious. 392 00:35:48,982 --> 00:35:51,944 I have plans and also patience. 393 00:35:52,736 --> 00:35:56,406 I think you've left out the most interesting chapter of your story. 394 00:35:56,490 --> 00:35:57,824 What is it? 395 00:35:57,908 --> 00:35:59,284 Women. 396 00:35:59,993 --> 00:36:02,913 -No, that's not important. -Excuse me, sir. 397 00:36:02,996 --> 00:36:06,250 Or at my age certain things should no longer be known? 398 00:36:06,333 --> 00:36:07,376 At your age? 399 00:36:08,085 --> 00:36:10,546 -What do you mean? -The obvious. 400 00:36:11,547 --> 00:36:14,883 -That you're too young for me. -No, wait a minute. 401 00:36:14,967 --> 00:36:19,680 You can't get rid of me on the pretext of age difference. 402 00:36:19,763 --> 00:36:22,724 No, it's not a pretext. It's years. 403 00:36:22,808 --> 00:36:25,811 But you can challenge all the mirrors in the world. 404 00:36:25,894 --> 00:36:27,563 I wish that were true. 405 00:36:33,986 --> 00:36:36,780 There's one thing that matters now. 406 00:36:37,114 --> 00:36:38,866 Are you free? 407 00:36:43,036 --> 00:36:44,204 I am free. 408 00:36:45,664 --> 00:36:47,875 That's all I wanted to know. 409 00:36:55,841 --> 00:36:58,302 I'm curious about you, too. 410 00:36:59,803 --> 00:37:01,430 I'm free, too. 411 00:37:04,183 --> 00:37:05,184 Wait. 412 00:37:11,273 --> 00:37:14,026 Find a table, I'll go in a minute. 413 00:37:17,905 --> 00:37:19,865 How are you, Julio? 414 00:37:19,948 --> 00:37:21,909 How are you, Marta? 415 00:37:22,576 --> 00:37:24,411 Won't you introduce us? 416 00:37:24,494 --> 00:37:28,999 Sorry, this is Miss Lina Torres, this is Miss Marta Ruiz de la Mora. 417 00:37:29,082 --> 00:37:31,877 -Nice to meet you. -Nice to meet you, too. 418 00:37:32,544 --> 00:37:35,088 My parents keep asking about you. 419 00:37:35,506 --> 00:37:39,301 -Say hello to them for me. -Why don't you do it yourself? 420 00:37:39,384 --> 00:37:42,137 The doors of the house are still open. 421 00:37:42,387 --> 00:37:44,890 One of these days I'll stop by and say hello. 422 00:37:44,973 --> 00:37:46,642 Of course you will. 423 00:37:47,476 --> 00:37:49,144 Goodbye, madam. 424 00:37:56,693 --> 00:37:59,571 We were talking about your freedom. 425 00:38:00,030 --> 00:38:04,284 Are you referring to Marta? Yes, we dated a long time ago. 426 00:38:04,826 --> 00:38:08,413 But now we only see each other like two strangers. 427 00:38:08,705 --> 00:38:09,790 She's pretty. 428 00:38:11,124 --> 00:38:12,459 And she's young. 429 00:38:13,252 --> 00:38:15,003 That gives her a right. 430 00:38:15,712 --> 00:38:16,755 Lina... 431 00:38:17,631 --> 00:38:21,051 as of tonight only one person has rights over me. 432 00:38:22,594 --> 00:38:23,887 You. 433 00:38:32,521 --> 00:38:35,357 Thank you. It was a lovely evening. 434 00:38:35,649 --> 00:38:38,652 I hope it's the first of a thousand and one nights. 435 00:38:38,735 --> 00:38:41,154 -Do you expect so many nights? -Yes. 436 00:38:41,989 --> 00:38:43,240 Tomorrow? 437 00:39:09,141 --> 00:39:13,896 Ma'am, the hotel manager says this was brought to you this afternoon. 438 00:39:14,313 --> 00:39:16,607 -This afternoon? -Yes, ma'am. 439 00:39:16,940 --> 00:39:19,484 -Thank you. -At your service, ma'am. 440 00:40:13,455 --> 00:40:14,540 Hello? 441 00:40:16,250 --> 00:40:17,918 Of course it's me. 442 00:40:18,752 --> 00:40:20,587 I just woke up. 443 00:40:22,381 --> 00:40:24,508 I slept wonderfully. 444 00:40:24,800 --> 00:40:28,554 A little narcotized with so many roses in the room. 445 00:40:30,430 --> 00:40:31,431 No. 446 00:40:32,266 --> 00:40:33,892 Not today, Julio. 447 00:40:34,643 --> 00:40:37,771 It's absurd that we see each other every day. 448 00:41:15,642 --> 00:41:16,643 Julio... 449 00:41:18,020 --> 00:41:20,063 what do you want from me? 450 00:41:20,355 --> 00:41:22,858 -What do you mean? -Just what I said. 451 00:41:23,609 --> 00:41:27,404 I'm already old. You're just beginning to live. 452 00:41:27,487 --> 00:41:29,865 What can we have in common? 453 00:41:31,325 --> 00:41:32,367 Lina... 454 00:41:32,451 --> 00:41:34,745 I want you to understand this. 455 00:41:35,787 --> 00:41:39,958 Ever since I met you, I've done nothing but follow my impulses. 456 00:41:42,920 --> 00:41:46,507 And I intend to follow them as far as they take me. 457 00:41:50,010 --> 00:41:54,932 -Mr. Benavente, you have a call. -Yes, I'll be right there, thank you. 458 00:41:55,557 --> 00:41:57,643 Excuse me a moment, Lina. 459 00:41:58,018 --> 00:42:00,521 And don't try to run away. 460 00:42:14,618 --> 00:42:15,911 Lina. 461 00:42:15,994 --> 00:42:18,705 -Where have you been? -How are you, Nacho? 462 00:42:18,789 --> 00:42:21,416 You're more beautiful than ever. 463 00:42:21,500 --> 00:42:24,211 I'm lonely and I want to have fun. Come with me. 464 00:42:24,294 --> 00:42:28,590 -Forgive me, but I'm with someone. -You mean the boy who just left? 465 00:42:28,674 --> 00:42:31,677 Don't worry, we'll spank him and send him to bed. 466 00:42:31,760 --> 00:42:34,012 -Come with me. -Please leave me alone! 467 00:42:34,096 --> 00:42:37,850 What's wrong? You were very fond of me at the Baroness's. 468 00:42:37,933 --> 00:42:39,685 Does that little boy know? 469 00:43:10,257 --> 00:43:12,217 -Good evening. -Good evening. 470 00:43:12,467 --> 00:43:15,637 -I want you to meet my mother. -How do you do, madam? 471 00:43:15,721 --> 00:43:19,391 -This is Lina, Mom. -My son has told me a lot about you. 472 00:43:19,600 --> 00:43:22,853 He says I'll find the best clothes in town here. 473 00:43:23,145 --> 00:43:25,355 Your son is very kind, ma'am. 474 00:43:26,023 --> 00:43:27,566 How can I help you? 475 00:43:27,816 --> 00:43:32,279 I'd like to see some dresses for my niece who just turned 18. 476 00:43:32,362 --> 00:43:33,906 I hope I can please you. 477 00:43:33,989 --> 00:43:37,701 Rosa, show the lady the latest dresses for young ladies. 478 00:43:37,784 --> 00:43:40,871 -Yes, ma'am. -May I use your phone? 479 00:43:41,538 --> 00:43:44,666 Of course. This way. Excuse me. 480 00:43:47,878 --> 00:43:52,007 What kind of dress would you like? Cocktail dress, evening dress? 481 00:43:52,174 --> 00:43:55,969 -I'd like to see an evening dress. -Wait a minute. 482 00:44:01,016 --> 00:44:05,062 Lina, what have I done to make you treat me like this? 483 00:44:06,188 --> 00:44:07,356 I don't understand. 484 00:44:07,439 --> 00:44:10,776 I've called you 100 times and 100 times you've refused. 485 00:44:10,859 --> 00:44:15,197 -What's the reason for your change? -I haven't changed, Julio. 486 00:44:15,822 --> 00:44:17,574 It just can't be. 487 00:44:18,492 --> 00:44:19,868 Just can't be? 488 00:44:19,952 --> 00:44:23,121 -Don't I deserve an explanation? -There is no explanation. 489 00:44:23,205 --> 00:44:27,417 I won't let you leave! I'll become your shadow if I have to. 490 00:44:27,709 --> 00:44:31,630 -But you are going to listen! -Please, you're hurting me! 491 00:44:38,595 --> 00:44:39,680 Forgive me... 492 00:44:40,347 --> 00:44:42,474 but I need to talk to you. 493 00:44:43,517 --> 00:44:46,937 -Tomorrow. -No, Lina, it can't be tomorrow. 494 00:44:47,187 --> 00:44:49,273 It has to be tonight. 495 00:44:52,568 --> 00:44:55,404 All right, call me at the hotel. 496 00:45:59,635 --> 00:46:01,720 Why all the lies, Lina? 497 00:46:01,803 --> 00:46:03,764 Does it have to be by force? 498 00:46:04,306 --> 00:46:08,560 Now talk. Explain to me your cowardice and your deception. 499 00:46:09,102 --> 00:46:11,522 There's not much I have to say. 500 00:46:12,064 --> 00:46:15,025 I just want to come to my senses. 501 00:46:16,193 --> 00:46:19,238 There are many years between you and me. 502 00:46:19,613 --> 00:46:22,741 To go on would be to close our eyes to reality. 503 00:46:22,824 --> 00:46:25,744 -Listen, Lina, please. -Why to talk? 504 00:46:26,370 --> 00:46:28,455 The world is full of words. 505 00:46:29,665 --> 00:46:31,375 I want to marry you. 506 00:46:36,255 --> 00:46:38,966 Aren't those just words too? 507 00:46:42,553 --> 00:46:45,222 -You're crazy! -No, Lina. 508 00:46:45,305 --> 00:46:48,517 -I want you to be my wife forever. -Shut up! 509 00:46:49,893 --> 00:46:52,729 You don't know who I am or how I am... 510 00:46:53,856 --> 00:46:55,941 or what's behind my life. 511 00:46:56,024 --> 00:46:59,027 The only thing I know is that I love you. 512 00:47:04,616 --> 00:47:07,119 -I won't marry you. -Why? 513 00:47:08,328 --> 00:47:10,247 I should hold on to you. 514 00:47:10,622 --> 00:47:14,501 I should blindly accept the happiness you offer me. 515 00:47:17,546 --> 00:47:18,881 But I can't. 516 00:47:19,339 --> 00:47:20,966 Who can stop it? 517 00:47:22,259 --> 00:47:23,343 Myself. 518 00:47:28,807 --> 00:47:30,684 I have a past, Julio. 519 00:47:32,561 --> 00:47:34,396 A dark, sad past. 520 00:47:36,106 --> 00:47:41,653 If that weren't enough, I'd become an old woman attached to a young man. 521 00:47:41,737 --> 00:47:44,072 No, no. Don't say that. 522 00:47:44,323 --> 00:47:47,910 You're beautiful. You're the woman I dream of. 523 00:47:48,118 --> 00:47:51,079 I want you, I love you, don't you understand? 524 00:47:51,163 --> 00:47:52,831 If you love me... 525 00:47:53,332 --> 00:47:56,210 -don't talk about marriage again. -Lina. 526 00:48:01,715 --> 00:48:03,050 My life. 527 00:48:06,470 --> 00:48:09,181 -Julio... -I love you. 528 00:48:09,264 --> 00:48:10,933 Julio. 529 00:48:25,531 --> 00:48:27,741 Happiness for you. 530 00:48:30,118 --> 00:48:32,746 To our first month of happiness. 531 00:48:32,829 --> 00:48:34,039 To you, Julio. 532 00:48:38,669 --> 00:48:41,964 You know? Today I want to take you to meet my business. 533 00:48:42,047 --> 00:48:44,800 I think it's time you know what I do for a living. 534 00:48:44,883 --> 00:48:46,718 It'll be a pleasure. 535 00:48:57,354 --> 00:49:00,482 I think I've forgotten my money. 536 00:49:02,901 --> 00:49:05,779 Let me have your pencil to sign the bill. 537 00:49:06,905 --> 00:49:09,032 Give me your pencil to sign the bill. 538 00:49:09,116 --> 00:49:12,327 Sorry, sir, but we don't accept signatures. 539 00:49:12,411 --> 00:49:16,415 -Don't you know me? -I do, and you're a good customer, 540 00:49:16,498 --> 00:49:18,750 but the manager doesn't accept signatures. 541 00:49:18,834 --> 00:49:21,753 -Tell the manager I'll sign the bill. -Please. 542 00:49:21,837 --> 00:49:25,716 And if he thinks I won't live up to my name, he can tell me personally. 543 00:49:25,799 --> 00:49:28,302 All right. I'll tell him, sir. 544 00:49:28,844 --> 00:49:31,221 How about it? Doubting about my signature. 545 00:49:31,305 --> 00:49:33,348 Don't bother, I've got money. 546 00:49:33,432 --> 00:49:35,100 What are you saying? 547 00:49:35,184 --> 00:49:39,813 Do you think I can accept such a thing? I'd rather cut off my hand. 548 00:49:39,897 --> 00:49:43,150 -Don't be a child, Julio. Here. -Please, Lina. 549 00:49:44,151 --> 00:49:46,945 I have too much respect for myself to accept that. 550 00:49:47,029 --> 00:49:50,699 I beg you not to insist because I'll end up getting angry. 551 00:49:50,782 --> 00:49:52,075 Forgive me. 552 00:49:53,202 --> 00:49:57,706 The manager says that since it's you, you can sign, Mr. Benavente. 553 00:50:06,173 --> 00:50:08,342 -Thank you. -Thanks to you. 554 00:50:11,470 --> 00:50:14,306 -Good night, Julio. -Good night, Rosita. 555 00:50:17,434 --> 00:50:19,895 -Good night, sir. -Good night. 556 00:50:28,737 --> 00:50:30,697 Why so thoughtful? 557 00:50:31,448 --> 00:50:34,535 I'm still in the same old dream. 558 00:50:34,785 --> 00:50:36,078 What's your dream? 559 00:50:36,912 --> 00:50:40,916 To be the owner of all those stores, the ones I showed you the other day. 560 00:50:40,999 --> 00:50:44,211 To be the only one to buy and sell those fabrics. 561 00:50:44,294 --> 00:50:47,506 I'd be so rich you'd think it's incredible. 562 00:50:47,589 --> 00:50:50,676 Buying all those stores must cost a fortune. 563 00:50:50,759 --> 00:50:52,469 Well, apparently it does. 564 00:50:52,553 --> 00:50:55,889 But with only 300 000 pesos I can get started. 565 00:50:57,599 --> 00:51:00,018 Only 300 000 pesos? 566 00:51:01,436 --> 00:51:05,148 Look, by the way. This is the last balance of my store. 567 00:51:05,524 --> 00:51:08,569 Look at the profits. What do you think? 568 00:51:08,652 --> 00:51:11,363 It's truly amazing! 569 00:51:12,322 --> 00:51:16,743 Imagine that amount multiplied by all the stores on that street. 570 00:51:17,578 --> 00:51:20,539 But, anyway, that's not your problem. 571 00:51:20,998 --> 00:51:23,333 -You want to go to the movies? -Of course. 572 00:51:23,417 --> 00:51:26,670 -Here, I'll turn off the light. -Yes, thank you. 573 00:51:50,903 --> 00:51:52,362 What happened then? 574 00:51:52,446 --> 00:51:55,032 There was no pause in our happiness. 575 00:51:55,282 --> 00:51:58,619 Julio was more and more charming to me every day. 576 00:51:58,702 --> 00:52:02,456 He was still obsessed with the idea of his big business. 577 00:52:02,539 --> 00:52:06,877 Sometimes he'd come in worried that he was in financial trouble. 578 00:52:07,711 --> 00:52:09,963 Did you ever give him a loan? 579 00:52:10,422 --> 00:52:15,260 Yes, I did. I was so insistent that Julio accepted my loans. 580 00:52:15,469 --> 00:52:20,390 Small amounts that he paid me back forcing me to accept interests. 581 00:52:23,310 --> 00:52:27,648 Did he ever ask you to help him carry out his big business? 582 00:52:27,731 --> 00:52:29,066 No, sir. 583 00:52:29,149 --> 00:52:33,153 I once touched on the subject but he refused outright. 584 00:52:33,237 --> 00:52:36,657 He didn't want me to take any risk on such a big operation. 585 00:52:36,740 --> 00:52:39,034 -Did you live together? -No, sir. 586 00:52:39,785 --> 00:52:44,039 Julio lived with his mother. I never wanted him to miss home. 587 00:52:45,165 --> 00:52:48,377 That's when something unexpected happened. 588 00:52:49,461 --> 00:52:51,588 Julio and I grew up together. 589 00:52:51,672 --> 00:52:56,260 Although we took different paths, we never stopped seeing each other. 590 00:52:56,426 --> 00:52:59,263 I know, Father. Julio told me about you. 591 00:52:59,972 --> 00:53:03,600 That's why I'm here, ma'am. I know he loves you. 592 00:53:04,434 --> 00:53:07,813 And in a man like Julio that has a definite value. 593 00:53:07,896 --> 00:53:12,109 I need to know what your feelings are about him. 594 00:53:13,569 --> 00:53:16,530 I won't stop loving him as long as I live. 595 00:53:16,613 --> 00:53:18,949 Then everything will be easy. 596 00:53:19,032 --> 00:53:23,537 You can't go on living like this, offending God and your fellow men. 597 00:53:23,620 --> 00:53:26,248 -Father. -You must get married, 598 00:53:26,331 --> 00:53:30,085 put in order a love to which you have every right. 599 00:53:31,336 --> 00:53:34,423 You don't know the whole truth, Father. 600 00:53:34,756 --> 00:53:39,803 I lived a dirty horrible life, where sin was a habit... 601 00:53:41,513 --> 00:53:43,223 and a way of life. 602 00:53:43,307 --> 00:53:45,392 God alone knows how sorry I am. 603 00:53:45,475 --> 00:53:47,686 God is satisfied with your repentance. 604 00:53:47,769 --> 00:53:51,148 Day after day I have bitterly paid for everything I did. 605 00:53:51,231 --> 00:53:55,110 -Marriage will bring you peace. -It's not enough, Father. 606 00:53:56,111 --> 00:53:57,571 I'm older than him. 607 00:53:58,155 --> 00:54:01,700 What will happen when my face and body can't hide it? 608 00:54:01,783 --> 00:54:04,953 Love is made of nobler things than flesh. 609 00:54:05,662 --> 00:54:08,624 Of tenderness, of understanding, of spirit. 610 00:54:09,625 --> 00:54:12,753 It's not fair to live in hiding when both can live 611 00:54:12,836 --> 00:54:14,546 in society with dignity. 612 00:54:16,423 --> 00:54:18,717 Promise me you'll think about it. 613 00:54:19,885 --> 00:54:21,470 I promise you, Father. 614 00:54:30,812 --> 00:54:32,523 I couldn't decide. 615 00:54:33,232 --> 00:54:35,984 I felt that to marry him was to swindle him, 616 00:54:36,068 --> 00:54:38,070 to tie him to a murky past, 617 00:54:38,737 --> 00:54:40,572 to a hopeless future. 618 00:54:42,032 --> 00:54:46,161 He was so young, so trusting. 619 00:54:47,496 --> 00:54:50,165 I began to turn my eyes to God, 620 00:54:51,124 --> 00:54:54,169 to the God I had abandoned in my youth. 621 00:55:20,612 --> 00:55:22,698 I knew I could find you here. 622 00:55:25,117 --> 00:55:26,994 -What for? -To talk. 623 00:55:27,619 --> 00:55:30,163 There is no more appropriate place. 624 00:55:30,247 --> 00:55:32,207 Maybe it's the best one. 625 00:55:34,501 --> 00:55:36,170 What do you want? 626 00:55:36,253 --> 00:55:38,505 To tell you to leave Julio. 627 00:55:39,339 --> 00:55:40,424 I love him. 628 00:55:40,507 --> 00:55:42,843 That's why you must leave him. 629 00:55:43,010 --> 00:55:47,514 He has the right to a clean life and a clean woman. 630 00:55:47,598 --> 00:55:51,185 -That's what he's decided. -He's blind. 631 00:55:51,268 --> 00:55:53,687 And you know that what is wonderful today 632 00:55:53,770 --> 00:55:56,106 will be sordid and ugly in a few years. 633 00:55:56,190 --> 00:55:57,316 It won't be. 634 00:55:57,399 --> 00:55:59,818 He is mine. And I will have him. 635 00:56:00,319 --> 00:56:04,615 -You're wasting your time. -I'm young, I can wait. 636 00:56:05,991 --> 00:56:07,117 Wait. 637 00:56:08,619 --> 00:56:11,413 There's something else I must tell you. 638 00:56:11,496 --> 00:56:13,874 I will fight for him with all my strength. 639 00:56:13,957 --> 00:56:15,709 Do as you please. 640 00:56:15,792 --> 00:56:18,754 He's ambitious. I'm rich. 641 00:56:19,671 --> 00:56:22,382 I'll provide all the money he needs. 642 00:56:22,591 --> 00:56:25,052 And I'll take him away from you. 643 00:56:25,344 --> 00:56:27,179 We'll see about that. 644 00:56:27,888 --> 00:56:31,975 I was brought up in a school where all the tricks are valid. 645 00:56:32,184 --> 00:56:34,394 Julio is mine, you understand? 646 00:56:34,478 --> 00:56:36,563 And he'll stay mine. 647 00:57:01,588 --> 00:57:04,383 Where have you been? I've been waiting for an hour. 648 00:57:04,466 --> 00:57:05,509 Julio... 649 00:57:06,385 --> 00:57:08,470 I want to marry you. 650 00:57:08,554 --> 00:57:09,638 Lina. 651 00:57:14,393 --> 00:57:18,063 My darling. Say it one thousand times. 652 00:57:18,146 --> 00:57:20,649 You finally said what I wanted so badly. 653 00:57:20,858 --> 00:57:21,859 Wait. 654 00:57:22,818 --> 00:57:24,695 It has to be on my terms. 655 00:57:24,903 --> 00:57:26,905 Terms? What terms? 656 00:57:27,114 --> 00:57:29,199 That all I have will be yours. 657 00:57:29,283 --> 00:57:31,702 I'll sell the shop and the jewelry, 658 00:57:31,785 --> 00:57:34,246 and with that money you can buy the shops. 659 00:57:34,329 --> 00:57:38,041 And you'll fulfill the dream you've been pursuing so long. 660 00:57:38,125 --> 00:57:39,793 No, no. 661 00:57:41,670 --> 00:57:43,172 I can't accept. 662 00:57:43,839 --> 00:57:46,383 It will either be like that or it won't be. 663 00:57:46,466 --> 00:57:51,221 Julio, don't you understand that from now on, we have to be one person? 664 00:57:51,305 --> 00:57:53,599 But, Lina, what you're asking is absurd. 665 00:57:53,682 --> 00:57:57,561 Why? I have faith in you, in your vision of business. 666 00:57:57,644 --> 00:57:59,771 We'll both be rich. 667 00:57:59,855 --> 00:58:02,065 Do you have any objection? 668 00:58:10,532 --> 00:58:11,825 I don't know. 669 00:58:13,160 --> 00:58:16,413 I don't know. I had thought of doing it differently. 670 00:58:16,496 --> 00:58:19,583 Julio, we don't have to wait. 671 00:58:20,334 --> 00:58:22,711 Once all those shops are yours... 672 00:58:24,296 --> 00:58:26,840 we'll get married when you say. 673 00:58:29,468 --> 00:58:30,636 Lina. 674 00:58:36,600 --> 00:58:43,524 WATCH THE NEXT EPISODE SINISTER MOCKERY 675 00:58:50,322 --> 00:58:54,034 {\an8}SINISTER MOCKERY 676 00:58:54,117 --> 00:59:00,999 {\an8}FIRST JOURNEY OF THE SERIES "THE JURY RESOLVES" 677 00:59:13,053 --> 00:59:15,889 Here you go, ma'am, that's 300 000 pesos. 678 00:59:15,973 --> 00:59:19,518 So you got 50 000 for the jewelry? 679 00:59:19,601 --> 00:59:21,937 And 300 000 for the store. 680 00:59:24,022 --> 00:59:26,692 That's 350 000 pesos. 681 00:59:27,234 --> 00:59:29,820 Your dreams start to come true. 682 00:59:32,072 --> 00:59:35,701 Our dreams. We'll finally be rich. 683 00:59:36,618 --> 00:59:39,538 Tomorrow I'll give you an IOU to guarantee the debt. 684 00:59:39,621 --> 00:59:41,373 It's not necessary. 685 00:59:41,456 --> 00:59:45,460 While we get the marriage license, I want to visit the factories 686 00:59:45,544 --> 00:59:48,589 in the country, to ensure the production of fabric. 687 00:59:48,672 --> 00:59:52,968 Something might happen to me and I want you to be well-supported. 688 00:59:53,051 --> 00:59:55,470 Are you going to be away for long? 689 01:00:00,475 --> 01:00:05,022 I don't know. Possibly three or four weeks. 690 01:00:08,650 --> 01:00:11,153 They will be eternal weeks for me. 691 01:00:16,658 --> 01:00:17,784 He left. 692 01:00:19,203 --> 01:00:22,748 My life then became a long, terrible wait. 693 01:00:29,755 --> 01:00:32,508 His letters arrived less frequently. 694 01:00:32,591 --> 01:00:33,675 Then... 695 01:00:34,593 --> 01:00:36,803 there were no more letters. 696 01:00:36,970 --> 01:00:41,058 My situation became untenable, I didn't have a single penny. 697 01:00:43,060 --> 01:00:45,103 I had to leave the hotel. 698 01:01:06,875 --> 01:01:07,876 Ma'am. 699 01:01:08,544 --> 01:01:12,756 Believe me, the hotel management is very sorry that you are leaving. 700 01:01:12,840 --> 01:01:16,718 I repeat that it is not urgent to pay the debt you owe us. 701 01:01:17,344 --> 01:01:19,596 I know that and I appreciate it. 702 01:01:19,680 --> 01:01:21,390 But I can't accept it. 703 01:01:22,766 --> 01:01:25,060 I've already made my decision. 704 01:01:26,645 --> 01:01:28,564 Where are you going? 705 01:01:30,774 --> 01:01:34,695 Why didn't you turn to the few people who would have helped you? 706 01:01:34,778 --> 01:01:37,781 Because I still had my dignity left. 707 01:01:38,198 --> 01:01:43,120 I felt I was going crazy with that unexplained disappearance of Julio. 708 01:02:19,948 --> 01:02:20,991 Julio! 709 01:02:23,327 --> 01:02:25,037 -Lina. -Julio. 710 01:02:25,913 --> 01:02:27,039 Julio. 711 01:02:30,042 --> 01:02:32,503 Tell me it's not a lie, that it's you. 712 01:02:32,586 --> 01:02:35,005 Of course it's me. But where have you been? 713 01:02:35,088 --> 01:02:37,257 I've been looking all over town for you. 714 01:02:37,341 --> 01:02:41,053 No one's given me a clue about you. I thought I'd lost you forever. 715 01:02:41,136 --> 01:02:45,891 No, it's me and now we're together. Together, together. 716 01:02:45,974 --> 01:02:48,310 Yes. Come on, get in. 717 01:02:53,065 --> 01:02:56,443 The whole first part of my journey went very well. 718 01:02:56,527 --> 01:03:00,781 I visited each factory in the country and confirmed production. 719 01:03:01,281 --> 01:03:04,201 When I left Orizaba I had that accident. 720 01:03:06,161 --> 01:03:09,039 I spent two months between life and death. 721 01:03:09,998 --> 01:03:13,001 When I left the hospital, I ran to look for you but... 722 01:03:13,085 --> 01:03:14,670 I couldn't find you anywhere. 723 01:03:14,753 --> 01:03:17,881 My love, I would have liked to have been by your side. 724 01:03:17,965 --> 01:03:19,633 I know you would. 725 01:03:24,429 --> 01:03:25,597 Here you are. 726 01:03:26,098 --> 01:03:28,767 Tomorrow you leave this horrible room. 727 01:03:29,226 --> 01:03:32,771 We're together again and that's what matters. 728 01:03:33,605 --> 01:03:35,190 Of course. Don't worry. 729 01:03:57,171 --> 01:03:58,213 Here... 730 01:03:59,339 --> 01:04:01,675 ...300 000 pesos, 731 01:04:02,092 --> 01:04:05,470 You can deposit them in the bank and cash them. 732 01:04:05,554 --> 01:04:08,432 I don't know if I've told you, but our business 733 01:04:08,515 --> 01:04:11,268 has already started to produce profits. 734 01:04:14,021 --> 01:04:16,315 Good. Now I have to go. 735 01:04:16,398 --> 01:04:19,401 -So soon? -Yes, I have things to do. 736 01:04:23,822 --> 01:04:27,618 I'll pick you up tomorrow for lunch. Promise me one thing. 737 01:04:27,701 --> 01:04:31,914 You'll be very pretty and very well-dressed, as always. 738 01:04:39,129 --> 01:04:42,341 I don't know how, but I'll make it. 739 01:05:07,991 --> 01:05:10,619 Mr. Benavente cancelled his account. 740 01:05:14,998 --> 01:05:18,752 -It can't be true. -He withdrew all the funds he had. 741 01:05:19,753 --> 01:05:21,088 I'm sorry, madam. 742 01:05:51,118 --> 01:05:56,248 LINA HAUTE COUTURE 743 01:06:23,442 --> 01:06:27,988 ARMORY 744 01:06:38,498 --> 01:06:42,920 Then I understood that it was all over after that cruel mockery. 745 01:06:44,004 --> 01:06:45,964 And I decided to kill him. 746 01:07:32,344 --> 01:07:36,223 -What time does the play start? -At 9:00. We have to hurry. 747 01:07:48,026 --> 01:07:49,653 Listen, Lina. 748 01:07:51,488 --> 01:07:52,656 Julio! 749 01:07:55,909 --> 01:07:57,077 Julio! 750 01:08:00,539 --> 01:08:03,500 -Julio! -Julio! 751 01:08:05,419 --> 01:08:09,256 Why? Why did you do it, Lina? 752 01:08:09,339 --> 01:08:13,844 I don't know. I couldn't stand all your mockery. 753 01:08:16,180 --> 01:08:17,639 Mockery? 754 01:08:18,473 --> 01:08:22,477 But I just came to say goodbye to her, 755 01:08:22,811 --> 01:08:26,440 to tell her that I love you... 756 01:08:28,317 --> 01:08:31,153 and that I was going to marry you. 757 01:08:31,904 --> 01:08:33,405 Forgive me! 758 01:08:34,615 --> 01:08:36,158 Forgive me! 759 01:08:36,950 --> 01:08:38,785 Forgive me! 760 01:08:56,720 --> 01:08:58,889 I think I can testify that... 761 01:08:58,972 --> 01:09:04,269 the defendant has had the courage to tell every last bit of the truth. 762 01:09:04,978 --> 01:09:09,024 As a representative of the rights of the society in which we live, 763 01:09:09,107 --> 01:09:13,529 it is my duty to point out that from the very story of the accused 764 01:09:13,612 --> 01:09:17,115 emerges the image of an unjustified crime. 765 01:09:17,199 --> 01:09:21,161 A murder born in the murky world of passions 766 01:09:21,328 --> 01:09:24,623 that the law must inexorably punish. 767 01:09:25,666 --> 01:09:27,835 An exemplary man has died. 768 01:09:27,918 --> 01:09:30,295 That crime demands justice. 769 01:09:31,046 --> 01:09:35,801 The facts are so clear that it is painful to highlight them further. 770 01:09:45,811 --> 01:09:46,812 Madam... 771 01:09:47,437 --> 01:09:50,190 do you consider yourself guilty or innocent 772 01:09:50,274 --> 01:09:52,985 of the murder of Julio Benavente? 773 01:09:58,532 --> 01:09:59,992 I am guilty. 774 01:10:00,075 --> 01:10:03,328 Do you think you should be punished for your crime? 775 01:10:03,412 --> 01:10:05,414 I must be punished. 776 01:10:06,164 --> 01:10:08,876 I don't deserve God... 777 01:10:09,251 --> 01:10:11,086 or men's forgiveness. 778 01:10:11,170 --> 01:10:16,049 Your Honor, the Public Prosecutor's Office has nothing further to add. 779 01:10:26,977 --> 01:10:33,192 The defense admits that the accused has told her truth, her whole truth. 780 01:10:33,775 --> 01:10:38,780 Now we'll see if that's the truth of the facts. 781 01:10:40,908 --> 01:10:45,579 In all my long career as a defender I have never come across anyone 782 01:10:45,662 --> 01:10:49,583 who accused and condemned herself as in this case. 783 01:10:49,666 --> 01:10:55,339 That courage and that confession deserve all my respect. 784 01:10:57,299 --> 01:10:59,635 But also my suspicions. 785 01:11:01,512 --> 01:11:05,098 I call Mrs. de Mont Clair to the stand. 786 01:11:40,551 --> 01:11:43,345 Enriquito. How are you? 787 01:11:46,306 --> 01:11:49,434 Very well, Camila. Thank you very much. And you? 788 01:11:49,768 --> 01:11:51,812 Still struggling. 789 01:12:02,447 --> 01:12:06,827 Would you like to tell us your full name and age? 790 01:12:08,161 --> 01:12:11,999 I'm the Baroness Camilla de Mont Clair, as everyone knows. 791 01:12:13,417 --> 01:12:17,713 As for the age, I know it's required by law, 792 01:12:18,213 --> 01:12:21,091 but it seems to me a legal impertinence. 793 01:12:21,175 --> 01:12:24,261 Of course. Did you know the defendant? 794 01:12:24,469 --> 01:12:26,430 Of course, I did. 795 01:12:27,014 --> 01:12:28,473 Poor Lina. 796 01:12:28,891 --> 01:12:30,601 How did she get to your house? 797 01:12:30,684 --> 01:12:34,563 With the air of a wild animal and horrible clothes. 798 01:12:35,189 --> 01:12:36,857 The eternal story. 799 01:12:36,940 --> 01:12:40,027 A man had deceived her and wanted to kill himself. 800 01:12:40,110 --> 01:12:42,571 I dissuaded her and told her it was stupid. 801 01:12:42,654 --> 01:12:46,658 In a very short time, I made her the most famous woman in town. 802 01:12:48,202 --> 01:12:53,665 What is your opinion about her, her behavior, her personality? 803 01:12:53,749 --> 01:12:55,375 A great girl. 804 01:12:56,251 --> 01:12:58,670 Too romantic perhaps. 805 01:12:59,463 --> 01:13:01,089 But really good. 806 01:13:01,173 --> 01:13:04,843 In the time she lived with you, did you notice... 807 01:13:04,927 --> 01:13:08,805 -any inclination to crime? -That's nonsense. 808 01:13:08,889 --> 01:13:13,519 She was an angel, an angel full of remorse. 809 01:13:13,810 --> 01:13:16,813 Many times I found her crying because she said she was 810 01:13:16,897 --> 01:13:19,274 in this bad habit up to her neck. 811 01:13:19,358 --> 01:13:22,819 And it was true. But it was hopeless. 812 01:13:23,946 --> 01:13:26,782 Do you know that she killed a man? 813 01:13:27,074 --> 01:13:28,825 That's what they say. 814 01:13:29,326 --> 01:13:32,496 But I assure you that if she killed him, 815 01:13:32,996 --> 01:13:35,123 she must have had good reasons. 816 01:13:35,207 --> 01:13:38,168 Thank you, madam. I won't bother you anymore. 817 01:13:38,252 --> 01:13:41,713 The Public Prosecutor's Office wishes to question the witness. 818 01:13:41,797 --> 01:13:42,840 Proceed. 819 01:13:51,557 --> 01:13:55,227 There's something I'd like to make completely clear. 820 01:13:55,936 --> 01:13:58,730 What did the defendant do in your house? 821 01:13:58,814 --> 01:14:01,149 You know perfectly well. 822 01:14:01,233 --> 01:14:03,360 I'd like to hear it from your own lips. 823 01:14:03,443 --> 01:14:05,195 She traded love for money. 824 01:14:05,863 --> 01:14:09,950 And this angelic image you intend to give of the defendant, 825 01:14:10,033 --> 01:14:15,163 do you find it compatible with her ability for clearing out clients? 826 01:14:15,414 --> 01:14:19,418 It was her job. People have to make a living. 827 01:14:19,501 --> 01:14:23,172 And sometimes they live as they can, not as they want to. 828 01:14:23,380 --> 01:14:28,093 But you won't deny that prostitution requires hardness of feeling, 829 01:14:28,177 --> 01:14:32,514 social resentment and a total lack of moral principles. 830 01:14:34,224 --> 01:14:37,394 That's the old opinion of some moralists. 831 01:14:38,979 --> 01:14:43,817 But I, who have lived long years of love and for love, 832 01:14:44,359 --> 01:14:48,113 have learned that these women are the product of the selfishness 833 01:14:48,197 --> 01:14:50,282 and cruelty of other human beings. 834 01:14:50,365 --> 01:14:54,203 Are you defending the unworthiness of your profession and your house? 835 01:14:54,286 --> 01:14:56,580 Your last name is Gomez, right? 836 01:14:58,040 --> 01:15:00,584 -Yes. -Son of Juan Daniel? 837 01:15:00,667 --> 01:15:02,628 Yes, and my father was a gentleman. 838 01:15:02,711 --> 01:15:04,046 Precisely. 839 01:15:04,755 --> 01:15:09,843 Your father, may he rest in peace, who was a true gentleman, 840 01:15:09,927 --> 01:15:15,098 had a very different opinion of my house and my girls. 841 01:15:27,736 --> 01:15:29,863 I have nothing more to ask. 842 01:16:03,230 --> 01:16:05,190 You are still under oath. 843 01:16:05,274 --> 01:16:06,275 Yes, sir. 844 01:16:10,195 --> 01:16:14,575 You were the manager of Mr. Benavente's store, right? 845 01:16:14,658 --> 01:16:16,201 I said so. 846 01:16:16,326 --> 01:16:20,038 In your previous statement you said that the business was very good. 847 01:16:20,122 --> 01:16:21,164 Yes, sir. 848 01:16:22,207 --> 01:16:25,502 Did Benavente buy the other stores on the block? 849 01:16:25,586 --> 01:16:27,171 Not to my knowledge. 850 01:16:27,254 --> 01:16:30,549 He, however, had the money given to him by the defendant. 851 01:16:30,632 --> 01:16:33,594 -I don't know that. -Is this Mr. Benavente's signature? 852 01:16:33,677 --> 01:16:36,388 -It looks like it. -Is it or isn't it? 853 01:16:37,431 --> 01:16:38,765 Yes, it is. 854 01:16:38,849 --> 01:16:41,143 You agree with the handwriting experts. 855 01:16:41,226 --> 01:16:46,064 These documents certify that Benavente swindled the defendant. 856 01:16:47,024 --> 01:16:52,237 I've visited the store and it's very small and with little merchandise. 857 01:16:52,321 --> 01:16:57,743 Besides, that merchandise is of a very low class and too expensive. 858 01:16:57,826 --> 01:17:00,162 Businesses are not judged by the facade. 859 01:17:00,245 --> 01:17:03,373 Exactly, I judged it by the background. 860 01:17:03,457 --> 01:17:06,752 -Your employer lived well, didn't he? -Like a gentleman. 861 01:17:06,835 --> 01:17:09,755 You're an expert in commercial matters, I understand. 862 01:17:09,838 --> 01:17:12,382 -That's right, I am. -Using that skill, 863 01:17:12,674 --> 01:17:16,261 could you explain how Mr. Benavente 864 01:17:16,345 --> 01:17:19,765 spent 250 000 in three months, 865 01:17:19,848 --> 01:17:24,770 if his business, according to this balance, produced only 2 000 a month? 866 01:17:25,562 --> 01:17:29,358 I don't know, maybe he had other income. 867 01:17:30,526 --> 01:17:31,860 Well... 868 01:17:32,110 --> 01:17:34,571 He didn't tell me everything. 869 01:17:34,655 --> 01:17:37,366 I'd say he didn't tell you anything. 870 01:17:42,079 --> 01:17:44,915 Was Mr. Benavente nice to the defendant? 871 01:17:44,998 --> 01:17:49,962 For months, and daily, he picked a dozen roses for her. 872 01:17:50,379 --> 01:17:53,715 You claimed that he didn't love her. 873 01:17:53,799 --> 01:17:55,467 He didn't love her. 874 01:17:55,551 --> 01:18:00,764 Then how did he spend money, time and attention on a woman 875 01:18:00,931 --> 01:18:02,391 he didn't love? 876 01:18:03,016 --> 01:18:04,852 -I don't know. -I do. 877 01:18:05,727 --> 01:18:09,815 He wrapped her up, he flattered her. He prepared her for the swindle. 878 01:18:09,898 --> 01:18:12,860 He would lay his nets to take away her entire fortune. 879 01:18:12,943 --> 01:18:14,444 Objection, Your Honor. 880 01:18:14,528 --> 01:18:17,823 The defense is misrepresenting the intentions of a dead man. 881 01:18:17,906 --> 01:18:19,616 Objection sustained. 882 01:18:22,411 --> 01:18:25,205 I have nothing further to ask the witness. 883 01:18:25,289 --> 01:18:27,833 I call Mr. Juan Lima to the stand. 884 01:18:43,932 --> 01:18:47,352 -Do you swear to tell the truth? -Yes, I do. 885 01:18:50,564 --> 01:18:52,441 What is your occupation? 886 01:18:52,524 --> 01:18:55,444 I am a waiter at the California restaurant. 887 01:18:56,111 --> 01:18:59,281 Did you attend the defendant and Mr. Benavente 888 01:18:59,364 --> 01:19:02,993 the night he forgot the money and wanted to sign the bill? 889 01:19:03,076 --> 01:19:04,411 Yes, sir. 890 01:19:05,412 --> 01:19:10,167 Could you tell us what happened before the couple left the place? 891 01:19:13,170 --> 01:19:15,506 -Okay, let's go. -Let's go. 892 01:19:16,089 --> 01:19:17,424 Wait. 893 01:19:17,508 --> 01:19:21,178 I have to make a call. Will you excuse me for a moment? 894 01:19:28,685 --> 01:19:30,854 Congratulations, you're a great actor. 895 01:19:30,938 --> 01:19:33,148 -Thank you. -Give me the bill. 896 01:19:35,901 --> 01:19:38,862 Fine. Here's for dinner... 897 01:19:40,197 --> 01:19:42,533 and this is for you, because of your work. 898 01:19:42,616 --> 01:19:44,952 -Thank you very much. -Thanks to you. 899 01:19:45,035 --> 01:19:49,665 Did you know why Benavente asked you to perform that charade? 900 01:19:50,541 --> 01:19:53,961 He didn't tell me but I took it as a game. 901 01:19:54,169 --> 01:19:56,004 I'm going to tell you. 902 01:19:56,338 --> 01:20:00,926 That farce was intended to make the defendant believe 903 01:20:01,009 --> 01:20:04,972 that Mr. Benavente was incapable of accepting money from women. 904 01:20:05,055 --> 01:20:07,182 What does the defense intend to prove? 905 01:20:07,266 --> 01:20:10,936 You'll see, Mr. Prosecutor. I'm done with the witness. 906 01:20:11,019 --> 01:20:13,480 I call Mr. Manuel Ramos to the stand. 907 01:20:13,981 --> 01:20:16,900 I don't understand where Aguirre is going. 908 01:20:17,651 --> 01:20:21,780 Now I know the reason for his silence throughout the trial. 909 01:20:30,289 --> 01:20:32,499 With Your Honor's permission. 910 01:20:33,041 --> 01:20:36,044 Can the defendant tell us if she knows the witness? 911 01:20:36,128 --> 01:20:38,589 Yes, that's Father Manuel, 912 01:20:39,089 --> 01:20:42,342 Julio's schoolmate and his close friend. 913 01:20:42,426 --> 01:20:44,636 Thank you very much, madam. 914 01:20:50,225 --> 01:20:53,187 Excuse me, but I don't understand a word you're saying. 915 01:20:53,270 --> 01:20:58,108 I'm speaking in Latin, a language you undoubtedly master being a priest. 916 01:20:58,650 --> 01:21:01,069 -Latin? -Exactly. 917 01:21:05,365 --> 01:21:06,950 I don't understand. 918 01:21:07,034 --> 01:21:10,621 The law punishes those who lie to hurt others. Do you understand? 919 01:21:10,704 --> 01:21:11,788 Yes, I do. 920 01:21:13,957 --> 01:21:15,834 I'm not a priest. 921 01:21:22,716 --> 01:21:26,803 You, acting as a priest, went to see the accused at her hotel, didn't you? 922 01:21:26,887 --> 01:21:29,640 -Yes, sir. -Why did you do that? 923 01:21:30,265 --> 01:21:32,976 Because Julio Benavente asked me to. 924 01:21:34,520 --> 01:21:38,315 He begged me to do him that favor of friends. 925 01:21:38,815 --> 01:21:41,151 Being the lady so religious, 926 01:21:41,401 --> 01:21:44,905 it was the only way to convince her to marry him. 927 01:21:45,113 --> 01:21:46,740 I refused at first, 928 01:21:47,824 --> 01:21:52,788 until one day he confessed to me that if I didn't help him, 929 01:21:52,871 --> 01:21:56,166 he would lose the great business of his life. 930 01:21:57,960 --> 01:22:02,005 -I'm done with the witness. -With Your Honor's permission. 931 01:22:03,674 --> 01:22:07,761 Do you swear that Mr. Benavente asked you such a thing? 932 01:22:07,845 --> 01:22:11,139 -Yes, I swear. -No further questions. 933 01:22:12,558 --> 01:22:15,644 I call Miss Marta Ruiz de la Mora to the stand. 934 01:22:38,709 --> 01:22:42,546 -Where do you live, miss? -15, Merida street. 935 01:22:42,796 --> 01:22:45,048 -Is the house yours? -Yes. 936 01:22:46,466 --> 01:22:48,969 -Did you buy it? -It was a gift from... 937 01:22:50,721 --> 01:22:52,055 my father. 938 01:22:52,139 --> 01:22:56,143 Your father is a modest employee who earns 500 pesos a month. 939 01:22:56,727 --> 01:22:59,229 Could he have bought a house on that salary? 940 01:22:59,313 --> 01:23:00,647 You can guess. 941 01:23:00,856 --> 01:23:02,441 I've already guessed. 942 01:23:02,524 --> 01:23:07,863 It was bought by Julio Benavente in the amount of 75 000 pesos, for you, 943 01:23:07,946 --> 01:23:11,742 two weeks after he received a big amount of money from the defendant. 944 01:23:11,825 --> 01:23:14,494 Why did he give you that splendid gift? 945 01:23:15,537 --> 01:23:19,249 He told me he was going to marry the defendant. 946 01:23:20,417 --> 01:23:24,588 I had been so good to him, he wanted to give me that house. 947 01:23:24,671 --> 01:23:27,674 A generous soul, especially with other people's money. 948 01:23:27,758 --> 01:23:30,010 But that's not true either, miss. 949 01:23:31,178 --> 01:23:32,513 How do you know? 950 01:23:32,596 --> 01:23:35,098 Because I invested a lot of time in this case 951 01:23:35,182 --> 01:23:37,976 and I've had a lot of people investigating details. 952 01:23:38,060 --> 01:23:39,520 I know everything. 953 01:23:40,270 --> 01:23:42,272 I don't know what you mean. 954 01:23:42,356 --> 01:23:46,443 Julio Benavente gave you that house because he was your lover, first, 955 01:23:46,527 --> 01:23:49,530 -and then your legitimate husband. -That's not true! 956 01:23:49,613 --> 01:23:53,075 He was your husband since before he met the defendant by chance, 957 01:23:53,158 --> 01:23:57,079 before studying her sad story and hatching his plan to take her money, 958 01:23:57,162 --> 01:23:59,498 -with your complicity. -No. 959 01:24:00,624 --> 01:24:01,667 No. 960 01:24:02,334 --> 01:24:04,169 That can't be true. 961 01:24:08,507 --> 01:24:09,591 No. 962 01:24:12,344 --> 01:24:13,637 That's a lie! 963 01:24:13,720 --> 01:24:17,266 This is a certified copy of your marriage certificate. 964 01:24:19,768 --> 01:24:23,856 You supported Benavente because you loved money as much as he did. 965 01:24:23,939 --> 01:24:28,068 Not only you accepted the plan of making her fall in love, 966 01:24:28,151 --> 01:24:30,863 but you went so far as to intervene in the farce. 967 01:24:30,946 --> 01:24:32,948 When you saw her in church 968 01:24:33,031 --> 01:24:35,701 telling her you were going to fight for her love, 969 01:24:35,784 --> 01:24:38,954 what you really meant was that she would be scared 970 01:24:39,037 --> 01:24:42,583 and would cling to Benavente more, giving him all her money. 971 01:24:42,666 --> 01:24:44,751 The charade succeeded. 972 01:24:44,835 --> 01:24:49,006 With the money you swindled from her, you bought yourself jewelry and furs. 973 01:24:49,089 --> 01:24:50,841 And you both traveled abroad. 974 01:24:50,924 --> 01:24:54,636 The accident in Orizaba was a poor, silly apology 975 01:24:54,720 --> 01:24:58,807 that only that poor woman, blinded by love, could believe. 976 01:24:59,224 --> 01:25:02,477 When you returned happy and satisfied, 977 01:25:02,561 --> 01:25:05,063 you didn't count on divine justice. 978 01:25:05,147 --> 01:25:07,816 The death of your husband was not in your plans. 979 01:25:07,900 --> 01:25:09,151 Stop it! Please! 980 01:25:11,987 --> 01:25:13,530 It's true. 981 01:25:14,323 --> 01:25:15,699 It's all true! 982 01:25:28,545 --> 01:25:29,963 Let me go! 983 01:25:31,256 --> 01:25:32,841 Let me go! 984 01:25:44,853 --> 01:25:46,355 By a cruel irony, 985 01:25:47,356 --> 01:25:51,068 that man, that subtle and poisonous scoundrel, 986 01:25:51,443 --> 01:25:54,446 has been called here an exemplary gentleman. 987 01:25:54,530 --> 01:25:56,281 Gentlemen of the jury, 988 01:25:56,740 --> 01:26:01,578 the witnesses have clearly revealed not the sad truth of the defendant, 989 01:26:02,287 --> 01:26:05,290 but the plain truth of that scoundrel. 990 01:26:05,707 --> 01:26:09,878 When she killed him, what she did without knowing it, 991 01:26:10,087 --> 01:26:14,550 was to clean our city of the garbage that this man represented. 992 01:26:14,967 --> 01:26:19,388 It was not she who killed him, but a higher justice, 993 01:26:19,805 --> 01:26:22,391 the one that armed her hand. 994 01:26:32,484 --> 01:26:34,278 Gentlemen of the Jury, 995 01:26:34,361 --> 01:26:39,116 you have heard what is necessary to give a judgment following the law. 996 01:26:39,199 --> 01:26:41,743 You may retire to your deliberation. 997 01:27:57,110 --> 01:27:59,112 -Tired? -Very much. 998 01:28:05,494 --> 01:28:09,164 Tomorrow we'll go to Veracruz to rest for a few days. 999 01:28:10,207 --> 01:28:13,961 You need it. I'll pack tonight. 1000 01:28:14,044 --> 01:28:15,796 -Sir. -Tell me. 1001 01:28:15,879 --> 01:28:18,340 -A lady wants to see you. -I'm not for anyone. 1002 01:28:18,423 --> 01:28:21,301 She's crying and she wants to see you no matter what. 1003 01:28:21,385 --> 01:28:22,928 Tell her I'm not here. 1004 01:28:27,057 --> 01:28:29,935 You're the only one who can help me. 1005 01:28:30,477 --> 01:28:32,145 You have to. 1006 01:28:33,564 --> 01:28:36,650 Who are you? What's wrong with you? 1007 01:28:45,534 --> 01:28:47,452 I just killed a man. 1008 01:28:59,840 --> 01:29:04,928 THE END 1009 01:29:06,180 --> 01:29:12,895 WATCH THE NEXT EPISODE I KILLED A MAN