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Stephanie!

I can't breathe.

Stephanie!

Stephanie! We've had another attack.

Here, drink this.

It's a lucky thing you're here with me, Stephanie.

I don't know what I would do without you. You're the best nurse I've ever

had. Yes, I know, I know. Don't be afraid. Wait, you've misunderstood.

No, I haven't. I know what you want. Please listen to me.

I've heard all that before.

You're not paying me enough for that. Please, Stephanie, come back.

Stop.

Stop, please.

She fell down the cliff.

Stephanie. Help. Oh, my God. Just keep holding on. I'll be right there. Help.

Hold on.

down. Hurry.

Yes, yes. I'll go get a ladder.

Hold on. I'll be right back.

Help me.

Get me down.

What are you doing?

police. Sure, that would have been the right thing to do. But I panicked.

I had to cover up some way. I wouldn't have been able to explain why she was

hanging up in that tree, especially with the marks she had on her body.

Besides that, I absolutely didn't want to reopen the files and bring up that

old matter with Elizabeth.

Oh, Elizabeth, why don't you stop worrying about her?

Everyone in the village knows she's an infomaniac.

Sure, I know, but they tried to prove me guilty of assaulting her.

You've got to admit, though, that you probably would have if you could have.

No, no jokes, please.

That's all past.

Yeah, but for the present, we have to find a way out.

The ideal solution would be to somehow bring her back to life again.

And that's how we can cover up her death.

Two-faced woman.

What are you raving about?

It's perfect.

The story of Margot. You never heard of her?

What about her?

That TV series on Friday.

A young woman who starts her life over after having had plastic surgery. What's

my future father-in-law thing? Sorry you've lost me. My dear brother's had a

great idea for once.

In fact, I bet you already know where to find a substitute.

There's only one kind of girl who might disappear, leaving no trace.

What do you think of that one?

Nothing doing.

That one might do the trick. Hello darling.

Same height and figure.

Her eyes are a different color.

Look, don't you think we're wasting our time here? You're right. We won't find

what we're looking for now by the docks.

If we go on like this, we won't find anything tonight.

I think we'd better separate.

See you at the hotel.

Happy hunting.

That frog gave me the right info, didn't she? Is that the one you spotted last

night? You think it'll work with her?

You

ready?

Say, it's perfect. I have nobody on the beach.

Not a bad piece.

Yeah, but let me handle it.

Give me five minutes.

It's a pushover.

I'll see you tonight. Beat it.

Hi. Hello.

Can I join you for a dip?

My name's Patrick. And mine's Patricia.

Here, put this on. I am cold.

Thanks.

You want to go for a walk? Oh, love it.

Can I see you tomorrow afternoon?

That'd be nice.

Except... Except what?

Well? Listen, Patricia, I'm leaving tomorrow and...

But you can come along.

You can spend your vacation with me.

Yes, I want to.

You know, you're a cute little thing.

I'm breathing.

Come here, I'll warm you up.

It's a very nice place. I rented it for the weekend.

How about that?

Thanks. That's fine.

Bathroom's over there.

You come often to Etretat?

Yes, but I prefer it in the winter.

I like to walk along the empty beaches.

Yeah, but in winter there's no regatta.

What's more, the casino isn't open then.

You like gambling?

Yeah.

The crew is in chip shape, Admiral.

It looks better on you than on me.

Patrick. Yeah.

Patrick, please.

Tonight I've got to go and see my brother. Do you want to come along?

I'm having dinner with my aunt.

Too bad.

Then why don't you try to meet us a little bit later?

That'd make me very happy.

I'd love to, Patrick, but it's impossible.

In that case, we'll meet at the boat tomorrow.

Okay. I'll make it as early as I can.

I'll wait for you.

Believe me, I'd rather be with you, but my aunt would be disappointed.

She's getting so old.

I'm the only one she has in the world.

Good news, I'm ready to go now. I fixed things with my aunt.

Wait and see. I'm taking you to a fantastic place.

I always said you couldn't trust that Patricia.

All those broads understand is a good kick in the ass. Well, this time I'm

going to teach that little bit such a lesson I guarantee she'll be sorry she

was born.

You better not be too rough on her. Don't forget she was bringing in plenty

of bread. Patricia was one of our best hustlers.

Yeah,

I know.

Except when I'm finished with her, she won't be anymore.

If we find her.

She must have gone back to her hometown to hide out with her friend Paula. She's

a bit, too. I'll never forgive her for taking off with a customer. Well, we

can't really complain. He paid us plenty for her. Hey, it's on the left there.

Anyway, she never could stand scores who were older than her.

It could be my husband.

It couldn't be that idiot.

You can never be too sure.

Don't worry.

With me, the husband's no problem.

He might have seen my car for a year.

All right, you hide in the shower while I go see who the hell is bothering us.

Hi. We're looking for Paula.

Who's Paula? My name is Dave.

Stay right there, Harold.

Good boy.

Hello, Paula.

We're looking for Patricia. Know where she is?

No, I can't help you.

I don't think you understood my question.

I'll try to freshen your memory.

You going to tell us her address or not?

I'm telling you the truth, Jack. I don't know.

I swear.

No.

I swear.

I really don't know. Believe me, but I know her sister's address.

Oh, I slept just like a log.

You didn't see Patricia?

She went out already.

Tell me.

Um, she really likes it here.

Yeah.

Anyway, I'm doing my best.

Well, to be honest, it's pretty enjoyable.

But you know how it is.

Better not last too long.

It sounds pretty crazy, but she's just the sort of broad that I could go for.

So you see.

You make me cry.

Look at me. You think I enjoy the prospect of getting married to Isabella?

Yeah, poor you. But after you marry her, you'll have a million. That's a pretty

good future. Maybe.

Yeah, but who cares about the future? I want it now.

I wouldn't mind if the old man advances a little.

Are you kidding?

Just ask his daughter.

He dishes it out with an eyedropper. Dingy bastard.

Actually, everything we've been doing is for his sake. Maybe. But don't forget,

I'm down for 50% on his will, if everything works out.

And don't worry, you'll get your cut.

I will? And how much? Half. Oh, well.

Shh. Isabel's upstairs.

Since when?

Oh, I was too lazy to drive her back home last night.

Don't forget, take good care of Patricia, and everything will work out

fine. Me? I'll take care of Isabel.

Okay? As long as it's 50-50.

Mm-hmm.

Hmm.

Gentlemen? Aye.

Two Zanzanos with white wine.

Hey, uh, could we talk to Mrs. Forrester?

Or her sister?

Sorry, her sister isn't here. She sent me a postcard.

She's out in the country.

I'll go look for Mrs. Forrester.

old friends of Patricia's, and we'd like to know where she is so we can get in

touch with her.

We're worried about her. She hasn't called us for days.

I suppose the card tells you where she's staying? Let me see that. You don't

mind?

Let her go.

You get back to the house.

There's no point getting angry.

We only came here as friends. We're not gangsters.

We can explain everything.

Yeah, it's simple.

We just wanted some information.

We're looking for Patricia and figured you knew where she was.

Good. Ah,

it's a beautiful day. How about a walk?

Okay. If you like.

What do you think of her?

Nice.

I'm really worried about my father, especially now his nurse isn't there.

Daddy claims that she left suddenly to attend some lectures in Paris. I thought

he ought to hire my friend Genevieve.

What happened?

Did she refuse?

The other way around. He didn't want her.

I don't want him to go to the hospital.

It's not as if there weren't other nurses, but I hope the lectures are

over. Don't be melodramatic.

Look who's talking.

Listen, Isabel, you know very well she's gonna come back.

Do you have those rifle shots?

Oh, forget it.

Must be some poachers. Who cares?

Afternoon, gentlemen. What would you like to drink?

Oh, same as usual.

Two scents, I don't know.

Think I'm all out. Make a wine, then.

Is it very far to the big pond?

No, just a few miles away, two or three.

What direction is it? On your left, off the main road, as you leave the village.

There's a sign there.

Hey, she's a nice little piece.

I'll be back in five minutes.

Are

all

the girls in this place as appetizing as you? Hey, what do you want?

Give you a hand.

Careful, someone might walk in.

So what?

Hey, that's kind of cute.

You're a sex maniac.

Worse than that.

Give me a kiss.

How about meeting me somewhere else?

Why not? Tomorrow morning at seven outside the village.

You got us in a hell of a mess now.

Ah, quit your bitching. Somebody's bound to come along and pull us out of here.

Oh, that's what you say. Can't you see straight? Who do you think you are,

Steve McQueen?

You dumb bastard.

Did that rug screw your brains out?

Well, what the hell do we do now?

How? Oh, stop smirking.

There. If you need a good tool, try this. Save your brains for business.

They're friends.

Only I don't care to see them tonight.

Go up to your room. Jimmy, I'm going to stay with her and you take care of them.

Now, wait a minute.

Isabel, get their dishes out of sight.

We have to stall for time.

I'll take care of their car.

I'll keep them in here while you put it out of commission.

Good evening.

May

I

help you?

We're old friends of Patricia's.

And we came to get her.

Oh, you just missed her, I'm afraid.

But don't worry, she's sure to be back tonight.

Late, maybe.

But she sleeps here.

We've come to take her back to Paris.

Would you like to have a drink?

We had a real hard time finding you. You're really lost out here.

Isabel, my fiancée.

Heidi. Hello.

How do you do?

I want to sit down. I'm sure you wouldn't mind something to eat. Isabel,

bring out the roast.

I hope you won't keep her away from us too long.

We'll miss Patricia.

Will you excuse me?

It's the only way.

Otherwise, they'll grab you and take you away tonight.

Maybe we can give you a hand.

Good evening.

I didn't see any light. If I'd known anyone was up, I wouldn't have gone to

so much trouble to be so quiet.

Uh-huh.

You little bitch. I'll cool it. Oh, Patricia knows tricks.

So, you see, you didn't have to wait too long. But as it's so late now, you might

both prefer to spend the night right here. No, no, we don't want to put you

out. No trouble at all. Patricia, why don't you fix up a room for your friends

while I drive Isabel back to her place?

I'm warning you, don't try sneaking out tonight.

Say, just between us, life can't be very exciting for you out here in the sticks.

You ever feel like trying your luck somewhere else? In Paris, for instance?

I had a chance to go once, but they offered me a job here at the nurse's aid

with old man Henneberg.

What happened? You know, old man Henneberg.

I had a run-in with him once.

You mean Isabelle's father?

Yeah.

Well, if you decide to go, I've got friends in Paris.

My name's Jack.

Mine's Elizabeth.

Thank you.

Morning, George.

Morning, Jack.

Looks like you got up real early.

I went to see that grocery girl this morning.

Ah, I see. While I was on guard duty.

By the way, her name is Elizabeth.

Oh, yeah?

She wouldn't mind finding a job of some kind in Paris.

You think she really wants to go?

Believe me, she's a natural. She's got plenty of talent.

When I told her that I knew a nightclub owner who needed some new girls, she

almost squeezed my nuts off.

Take my word for it, she's got a fortune between her legs.

Well, looks like a good harvest to hear.

That's all to the farmer's opinion.

You're up early for tourist.

Well, I think I'll go right over to Isabel, please.

Only Patricia is staying right here.

Jack likes the scenery here, and he's found there's plenty to eat, especially

at the grocery.

That's enough of your bullshit.

I decided to bring Elizabeth to Paris.

I got a job for her.

Isn't she happy where she is?

You're a glutton for punishment, aren't you?

She's already been in a mess.

Ask the police. She has to report twice a week.

You sure about that?

Of course. The whole town knows it. Well, that's that.

Pack your suitcase. We're cutting out now.

Oh, what's the big rush? We got it made here.

Hey, hold it a minute.

Bah. Wait a minute, I said.

What do you want? What difference is it to us what happened to Elizabeth before?

They got nothing on us. You're out of your mind.

You're out of your mind.

You're marbled. You're turning chicken or something. I tell you, I'm staying

here.

Who are you calling

chicken?

Patricia! Patricia!

What's the idea of chatting like that?

What's annoying you now?

I'll teach you what's annoying...

I want peace and quiet around this place.

Patrick, I wanna talk to you.

The car won't start.

I see you're up kind of early. That's right.

You didn't muggy with the car, did you?

I get the blame for everything.

Are you boys so dumb you can't say I want to quit for good?

What about Patrick?

You told him the score?

That the love of his life is a cheap whore?

You bitch, you know what I do to broads like you.

You know, Patricia, I got a special treatment for girls that decide to cut

loose.

It'd be a pity to spoil such a pretty face.

You got nice soft skin.

I always went for that.

Well, things are looking up, I see.

You're as bad as the girls.

Always between my legs.

It's very simple.

With George, I'm sure we can make a deal.

But with Jack... Jack's just like everybody else.

It's just a question of price, that's all. Then why don't we make a deal right

away? You really got shortchanged on brain. You just keep Patricia happy.

That's all you need to do.

Yeah, yeah, I know. You told me that already.

I don't need advice.

You're just like Grandma.

You say everything 20 times.

I have to repeat it because it's the only way to keep you on the job.

And remember one thing, Junior. I won't always be there to think for you.

Yeah, that may be, but we better find a solution soon to get rid of those two

hoods.

To be honest, I wish Patricia were out of the whole deal.

Oh, yeah?

Why the hell did Stephanie have to fall off that cliff and get us into this damn

fake?

I feel like vomiting when I think of a corpse rotting away in that old mine.

Well, anyway, now it's too late.

And it's too late for us to find another Patricia. She's got to stay.

The way I fixed up that car of theirs, they're stuck here at least for the

weekend. Let's remember, it's all for good cause.

Money in the bank.

Yeah, I know.

Jack! Hey, Jack.

Here.

Oh. Hey, Jimmy's gonna pay us in cash.

That's good news.

He accepted the price.

Yeah, now we can beat it out of here. I wouldn't mind buying a little place

around here. What kind of crap is that?

Next thing you're gonna tell me you want to become a gentleman farmer. No, what's

wrong with that? I've had enough screwing around.

Not a bad idea when you think of it.

Jimmy had a talk with George.

He's accepting our offer.

Accepted what?

To buy you back.

To buy what?

He'll sell you to us.

But George thinks Jack will be difficult to convince.

He'll want to close the deal in Paris.

In Paris?

In Paris.

You know the place?

You knew all along.

I only found out this morning.

George told Jimmy everything.

Anyway, I spent a wonderful weekend on the farm.

Why a weekend? You can stay here as long as you like.

Please, Patrick, haven't you forgotten something?

Forgotten what?

You're working a cat house on Bougainvillea? Why should I give a shit?

What makes you think I'm a little choir boy?

Huh.

The difference is that that life can brand a girl forever.

So are my horses branded.

Doesn't stop me from loving them. You mean it, Patrick.

You love me?

You really know what you're saying?

Feeling good when you're with a girl, knowing that if she isn't there, you'll

feel all empty inside.

If that's what they call being in love, then I'm in love.

Patrick!

She fell for it.

Completely.

Now we can prepare her for the next phase of the plan.

It's in the bag. Take my word. Especially if she thinks you're her

savior. She thinks you're going to start her off on a new life.

She'll begin a new life.

With a little plastic surgery and a bit of patience, I'll fix her for good.

You bet I will.

Hey, what's the fastest route to the highway?

You pushing on?

Yeah, we finally made a deal with Jimmy.

You made a deal?

Yeah, it's been pleasant here, but... But, Patricia... Yeah, I know, I know.

What do you mean, you know?

Your dirty little business. I don't want anything to do with it.

What really bothers me is how he managed to find the dough.

All the same, he paid us cash.

A big amount?

Big enough, enough for us even to have thought of settling down here in the

region. Leaving the rackets for good.

That right, Jack?

Sure is, boy.

For once, I agree with you. I was beginning to get fed up with Paris.

Small house somewhere around here might not be so bad I don't mean to keep you

longer, but I have the feeling that something might happen soon The dough

that they gave you is nothing compared to what the two of you might get Go on

I'm not stupid enough to believe that Patrick is so much in love. He'd borrow

money to buy an ex-hustler Whoever the hell she is So in your opinion

Patrick's probably got something up his sleeve I really can't say but that thing

with the nurse plus now with Patricia

What are you talking about?

That's right. The two of you never met her. Old man Hanneberg had a nurse that

lived on the place. Over a month ago, she disappeared. She could have taken

off because she wanted to quit.

Or she took a vacation.

A vacation?

When it's known the old man could kick the bucket at any time?

Just ask the boss about it.

Yeah, it seems your boss takes too much interest in the old man's condition.

You're saying the old man couldn't possibly get along without a nurse

around.

Are you sure you're on the right track?

It's funny. Jimmy offered the nursing job to Elizabeth a week ago.

Elizabeth? I can hardly believe that after her run-in with Henneberg.

You're pretty concerned about Elizabeth.

I'm concerned about Isabel, no one else. Jimmy seems to be taking care of her

pretty well.

I know only the truth. He couldn't care less about Isabel. In that case, you

think he's got some good reason for leaving her on.

Tell me, you wouldn't have hot pants for the boss's girlfriend. Sure, I like her.

I guess everybody must know it. I even talked about it to her father. He had no

objection. Except he never discussed it with her.

Besides, Jimmy was around.

He might have got a loan from his future father-in-law to bail out Patrick.

That's possible.

But I'm sure of one thing. They're capable of doing anything to get that

old man's million bucks.

The old man's really got a million bucks?

You wouldn't believe how much he's got.

You know, I'm beginning to like this place better.

Much better.

Are you going to be very long?

I don't know. The whole thing's rotten inside.

Do me a favor, Patricia.

Would you go and get me the white bottle inside the little cupboard?

It'll get in your eyes. My face is burning. It hurts.

We've got to wash her off right away.

You gonna see Isabel this morning?

Yeah.

You must be in love.

Cut out that crap.

I'm keeping her happy, like I told you.

And up to now, she doesn't suspect a thing.

I know, but there's still plenty to do.

before Patricia will be able to take Stephanie's place. Well, it's up to you

to see it's done fast. Well, what can I do? For the time being, she's in the

clinic. How's she coming along?

Fine, especially when I explain to her that with her new face, her old

customers aren't likely to recognize her.

Well, to avoid trouble, I'm going to send Isabel to her aunt's.

Hi, sweetheart. Well, I was about to go without you.

Aren't you coming riding today? Since when are you interested in what I do?

I'll ride if that's the way you feel about it.

Been nice seeing you.

Wait, help me saddle up. I'll ride with you.

How's your aunt?

Why do you ask? You haven't seen her for quite a while.

You know very well I ought to be with her right this minute. It's only because

of Daddy.

What are you worried about? I'm here.

I wonder why they're so anxious to send me off to see my aunt.

The idea of going away doesn't seem to please you.

Well, sure it does.

Well, it doesn't seem to at any rate.

Once in a while, I wonder if Jimmy's really in love with me.

He might have driven me down there at least.

Can you imagine? We're not even married yet.

And already he treats me as if we'd celebrated our 25th anniversary.

I can't seem to figure out if he loves me for what I am or if it's for my

money. Oh, I don't think that you ought to worry about that part, Isabel.

No, what I mean is, when you do have that million dollars as part of your

inheritance, that might lead anyone astray.

If anything happens, you should know I'll phone you.

Thanks.

The result was worth the price.

Glad you're satisfied.

I tried to make up a little bit you're more beautiful than ever it really

turned out well you can't even see any scars I almost prefer the way you look

now

It's really incredible what they do with plastic surgery these days. I must

admit, I was getting a bit nervous about what he told.

Watch out, he says.

My dear Patricia, I envy you. What an opportunity to be able to change one's

personality.

I'm beginning to wonder if Patrick shares your enthusiasm.

He's terribly nice, but... I don't understand you.

What?

Patrick, he absolutely worships you.

I have the feeling I'm living a fairy tale.

Then it's set.

Patrick and you start showing her around in the village.

Then after that, we'll take care of the scene of the accident.

Mm-hmm.

What a surprise. Hello, Stephanie.

I've had this for you for almost a month now.

Thanks. We're in a hurry.

Thank you.

I'll sign for you.

Goodbye. Nice to have seen you, Stephanie.

Hello. How are you, Frank?

Hello. What do you have?

Well, a sundano. Two sundano.

Thank you.

I haven't seen you in here for at least two weeks, Stephanie.

Well, I... Everything all right? We have to go. See you.

Excuse me, just a minute, Stephanie.

Aren't you taking a magazine? I forgot.

Goodbye. Thanks.

Thank you.

Patrick, how come everyone calls me Stephanie?

It seems that all the people here in the village recognize me.

Country people are always friendly.

These are pretty good photographs in here.

Can't you tell me why everybody calls me Stephanie?

We'd better go over the plan once again.

I've got it all figured out. You drive up with the girl in the Renault, near

the windmill.

I'll be hiding there.

Behind the bush of the big pond.

And you two keep walking up the path on foot.

And we stay away long enough to give you plenty of time to do what you have to to

the car.

You needn't worry about me.

Just stick to the plan.

The grade in the road ought to be enough to make her lose control of the car as

she takes that curve. Yes, after I fix the brace.

It's a sure thing. It'd better work.

There's too much at stake now.

Well, that does it.

The old man can't turn back now.

That's it.

Aren't we going a bit too far?

You know, I was thinking that... For quite a while now, you've been doing too

much thinking.

There are always things that are unpredictable.

Try to understand my side.

Maybe we can figure out another solution.

It's not very pleasant to think you're going to knock off someone you lived

with for a while.

Now, what are you raving about?

You lost your nerve or something?

No, I haven't lost my nerve, but you see... But I see what? You know damn

well I don't need you anymore now.

In five minutes, the oak tree. Right.

See you later.

Well, the nurse showed up again.

What'd you say?

Yeah, to be more exact, it's Patricia with the nurse's face.

That's some kind of joke. An old man Hennenberg.

He knows all about it. It was all his idea. His idea?

From what I picked up of their conversation, they want to get rid of

her in an accident along the road.

But Hennenberg is getting out here. He wants to show the mill to Patricia.

Jimmy is going to fiddle with the brakes.

Jimmy and Patrick had a big fight. Now Patrick is out for good.

Oh, yeah? How come?

Jimmy killed him yesterday afternoon.

And Isabel?

She's been told about it already.

Up till now, things have worked out pretty well for us.

We'd better get out now while the getting's good.

We should tell our friend with the pipe.

Friend with a pipe?

An inspector who keeps dogging us in Paris.

He's really given us a rough time.

Oh, actually, he's not a bad guy at heart.

He might appreciate it if we gave him a little business.

I guess we kind of owe it to him. Mm-hmm.

Don't lose sight of her for a minute. We'll wait right here.

Tony won't like being interrupted.

This is about the time he and his girls will be... Yeah, he was not going to

enjoy talking to the inspector either.

They're not exactly buddies

It's

you you really pick your moment All right, what's happening now?

I told you never to call me at this time. You're interrupting an important

conference The only time you ever call me is when you need help.

I was hoping you'd gone for good. Things have been nice and peaceful since you

left. What?

What'd you say?

Are you crazy?

Shut up and listen.

I want you to call my friend with the pike.

Why? What'd you do, lose your dog?

Hey, you mean it's serious?

Could be very serious.

All right, I'm listening.

What?

Okay, the highway going west.

Get out where?

Third exit.

He's asked for the windmill.

And you'll be waiting there.

Gotcha.

I'll call him right away.

Be careful, huh?

I'm having a real vacation with you.

A car at my disposal.

Even if it's only a Renault, it's like having a Rolls Royce. I think I'd like

to live here forever.

Where shall I drop you off?

At the windmill. We'll be able to see it soon. It's right next to the big pond.

Is it far yet?

No, no, it's about another mile now. We should be there very soon.

But... The brakes don't work!

What are you talking about? Why, that's impossible!

Maniac!

What's the matter with you? Have you gone crazy?

You were supposed to wait till we got to the windmill so I could get out of the

car. Look what happened. I almost got killed.

What made you do it? I don't want to have your door. I want it all.

Roland telephoned the police.

Thank you, Roland.

Yes, I phoned them because... because I was worried about your safety.

And Isabelle's.

Take her home now, Roland.

I'll take care of the rest.