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Thank you.

It's the girl I was telling you about.

I want you to meet her.

Yeah? I think you'll like her.

Hi.

Eric, this is C.

Hi. Sit down.

Will you have something? Thanks, but I'm really in a hurry. Ah, now, come on,

will you? Sit down.

I have a call to make anyway. You two can chat, huh?

You like an apple?

No, thanks.

You're not very talkative, are you?

I'm a little tired, and I've got a slight headache.

You're a lousy liar.

Would you give me your address?

Your phone number, too.

I collect.

I'll come over for you at ten tonight

I'll

come over for you at ten tonight I'll come over for you

At ten tonight.

Ten tonight.

I'll come over for you at ten tonight.

It's the same in Moscow as in Yokohama.

It's the same in East and West.

But remember, I'm the best.

Hallelujah,

hallelujah.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. It's the same in Moscow as in

Yokohama. It's the same.

A new man.

Today I'm a different girl.

I'm no longer the one who used to sing in church.

was very moving.

Aren't you glad you converted?

Good night.

Why does she turn away from me as though I wasn't her mother?

You two keep pushing me further and further away. I feel so unwanted.

We push you away?

No, you know.

We don't intend to do that.

We're just trying to make things easier.

Easier? Yes.

Life is more than religion.

You seem to excite all men.

But I don't excite you.

I've been reading a book about sex and marriage.

And the first thing a man should do is understand a woman sexually.

And do you?

Yes.

Theoretically, I do, at least.

And I'll do everything I can to satisfy you.

After we're married, I mean.

Animals don't read.

How do they manage?

It's the same in Moscow as in Oklahoma.

It's the same in East and West.

But remember...

Thank you.

You hear?

Stop it, I said.

See, don't you realize what a fine, serious-minded young man Finn is?

You can't keep a man by laughing at him.

Father thinks highly of him, too.

I'll

come

over for you.

Ten night.

Ten night.

Hello?

I remember, Heinz.

Oh, yes, he's a lecher.

Better watch out before you turn your back on this one.

Oh, this is one I'll have to meet right away.

Well, that figures.

Just don't forget he's married with two kids, huh?

Hello Hello, my name is Steve you're the

12th one who's coming to say hello but

You're the nicest.

If there are any more in the hospital as beautiful as you, send them along, will

you?

You leaving so soon?

Who rang in here? I did, ma'am.

Would you fluff up that pillow?

Yeah.

Would you turn the cold side up, please?

Which, may I ask, is the cold side?

He's got no cold size when you're around Now you all behave yourself you hear? We

are all behaving you inspire us, that's all.

You're all impossible.

Miss Esroot?

Yes?

Come here a moment.

You wish to take your profession seriously, don't you? Yes.

I have observed you ever since you arrived here.

And, um... You are very efficient, I will say that.

You are clever with your hands and well organized.

Yes.

I have no complaints to make of your work.

But, uh... But what then?

This is a men's ward, you know that, Miss Ezra.

Privately, you may allow yourself feminine wiles, but not here.

As long as you are in that white uniform, you are a nurse, which means

you are sexless.

You know what I'm referring to.

You create an atmosphere of trouble.

Those who are admitted here must behave like patients and not like men.

I don't think I need to explain.

No.

That's very good.

Just think about it.

You can go back to your boat now.

I have a private room.

And the right to private service.

Nurse?

The lighter is on the table over here.

Your pulse is racing Do

I make you nervous?

Are you afraid of me?

Not at all

A present.

Yeah, it's real gold.

You mean you're giving this to me?

Yes, of course.

But I can't accept this.

Why can't you?

Because I'm engaged.

And you are married.

And this is all wrong.

And you know it.

Are you sure?

You are attracted to me.

Yes.

It's wrong, the whole thing.

You shouldn't be so worried about it, Steve.

I can wait for you.

Can you?

Yeah.

Go on, take the bracelet.

Thanks.

You immoral little bitch. You enjoy getting me excited, don't you?

Yes.

Um... Are you looking for someone, madame?

Yes, I'm Mrs. Gadsden, Mrs. Heinz Gadsden. My husband is in a private room

here, but I've forgotten his room number.

Yes, it's the last door on the left. Thank you.

Thank you very much.

Take this.

And thanks for the loan.

Now, what brought that on?

It was my wife, wasn't it?

So you're jealous, are you?

Then we're even.

I didn't have a chance to say I'm jealous, too.

Of who?

Of your fiancée.

You can't believe that, can you?

No. I could say the usual thing, the ploy men always use. My wife doesn't

understand me.

Mine does, Steve.

She understands me very well.

But let's not talk about her.

Let's talk about us, shall we?

Come on now.

Don't be so suspicious of me.

Why don't you come sit down?

Talk to me. I want to know you.

It's time we got acquainted.

I have a date.

With your fiancé?

Yes.

What's he like?

How long we know that once we're married?

Is he a fairy?

Papa, the violin hasn't been tuned.

No, you're right, dear.

He's ridiculous.

Yes, he is.

Sven's been playing the violin since he was eight.

I'm sorry for what I said about your fiancée last night.

Forgive me.

Would you flip up my pillow?

I'm tucking the sheet.

Actually, he's nice.

He'll make you a fine husband.

And he's a very good doctor, I'm sure.

No, he's young and silly.

I don't care if he's a good doctor.

There are times when I hate him.

Aren't you even going to say you're sorry?

Why should I say I'm sorry?

Because you've kept me waiting two hours.

And it's not the first time. When will you learn to be punctual?

Where have you been?

I've been walking.

You've been walking in the rain?

Mm-hmm.

What if I like to walk in the rain?

What is it, C?

You must excuse me, son, but I have to report in.

My hair is wet and I have to change.

Go on, have more wine. It'll warm you up.

I do have work to do after Gadsden.

Cheers.

Can't you stop being so formal?

Heinz is the name.

There are other patients, Mr.

Getz, who I need of attention.

Yes, but none of them need it as much as I.

I must go and make the rounds. Do you mind?

What are you wearing underneath?

Let's see, Steve.

I want to see you naked.

You must be insane.

I won't touch you.

I want to see you.

Be honest, Steve.

You want me to see you, don't you?

All women are exhibitionists deep down inside.

They enjoy it.

It's part of their erotic nature.

Social taboos keep them from admitting it, that's all.

Don't you have a...

Photograph of yourself?

Naked?

But I know you see.

I know exactly what you're like. You know me, do you?

You're the person in the world who knows me the least, Sam.

Who's behind this?

It's all right. He's married.

It'll never come to anything.

Who is he?

Heinz Gertler.

Antique dealer?

That swine, he's a revolting woman chaser. You don't know him at all.

I know his reputation, that's sufficient.

Well, I know him personally.

Really?

Since when?

He's a patient in my ward at the clinic.

Are you saying that you really like him? Are you serious?

I don't know.

I know I'm attracted to him.

You talk like a cheap little whore.

All right, Stan, who says I'm not?

Well, I do.

You're going to leave me.

He's more exciting.

Can't you control yourself?

There's more than sex.

Where will this get you?

Because after him, there'll be others.

Many others.

I don't want to see you ruined.

As a woman and a human being.

It's not just your reputation, it's us too.

We can go on if you really want to.

You make me feel so happy.

I can understand why other men fall in love with you.

Will you take pictures of me naked now, Spence?

If that's what you want.

Mm-hmm.

Will you... Will you give me a glass of wine?

Thank you.

Hand me the mirror.

On the table, then.

Isn't it enough if I tell you you're lovely?

Naturally.

I can't see any difference.

Difference? Why?

I've heard men know from the look on a girl's face whether she's still a

virgin.

I don't see any difference.

It's immoral.

Why is it?

You'll end up as a whore. That's how it always begins.

What's so funny?

If you know how comical you are. I'll show you if I'm comical or not.

You know this place already, don't you?

You've been here with lots of other girls, right?

Does it matter?

Tonight,

you're the only one that counts.

It's quiet here, intimate.

We can do as we please.

And you think I'm the loveliest girl in the world.

Isn't that right?

Yes.

You've never been in love the way you are now, right?

No.

You liar.

Right.

Don't stop lying.

How do you like my dress?

Marvelous. I like you better when you're undressed.

Well, take it off, then.

What do girls do when they're burdened?

They wait.

Imagine what it's like.

Think about sex.

And men, always.

Undo their hair and measure how large their breasts have become.

They're hysterical, unpredictable.

They laugh or cry without any reason.

They watch every man, guessing which part his eyes stare at, wondering all

the time.

Does he like me? All women are half angels, half demons.

They can be sluts or perfect ladies.

However, with all of them, there's only one thing that really counts.

Red!

How can anybody get so hungry?

Or so happy.

What will you tell your wife?

What should I tell her?

I mean, have staying away.

All night.

There are many nights when she's not home.

Then why stay married?

I've asked myself the same question time and time again.

Maybe I'll divorce.

Depends on you.

Where are you?

Here.

Now, you were flirting with the violinist.

If you absolutely must know, I was thinking of my father.

He used to be in an orchestra as first violinist.

You are so vulgar in a marvelous way.

How do you mean?

I mean, Your whole way of being.

Is that why you won't introduce me to all of your fancy friends?

I have no friends.

I'm a lonely man.

It's the way I like to be.

Will you do me a favor? Don't impose your loneliness on me.

Siv, will you marry me?

You must marry me. I can easily get a divorce. It's no problem.

Why won't you?

Explaining is difficult.

I have the feeling you're possessed.

And you want to own me.

Like mother and father and son did.

I want to be free. I have to.

It's a strange feeling.

I'm going to die, you know.

You'll be better real soon, father.

Yes.

Of course.

Don't speak about death. Just sit.

You belong to the Lord.

You don't know how close I am to the Lord.

Then it really is true.

What's true?

You're going to move to the city to meet other men.

It's not that cut and dry, Heinz.

I used to think that I was a good lover.

But one man could never satisfy you.

Oh, I understand that. I understand that very well.

You're right to obey your nature.

Is that why you don't introduce me to your fancy friend?

I have no friend.

I'm a lonely man.

And that's what I want to be.

Will you do me a favor? Don't impose your loneliness on me.

Steve, will you marry me?

You must marry me. I can easily get a divorce. There's no problem.

I want to be free. I have to be.

May I invite you to join me in a drink?

I'm Lars Thompson.

I was a seaman, but I'm grounded now.

I'm C.S. Rutherford.

I'm a registered nurse.

Formalities are over.

What'll it be, sir?

Let's have two whiskey. Any brand you prefer?

Oh, I don't care.

Anything will do. Yes.

Whiskey is always just whiskey.

Is it my eyebrow?

It's that, too.

I was mixed up in a fight once and split it.

That's why I look like I'm winking at all the girls.

But I'm really not.

How much do we owe you, waiter?

That'll be 150, sir.

Well, what do we do next?

I have no idea.

We have to do something?

Of course we do. Let's go have some fun.

Make yourself at home. I'll be right back.

Where are you going?

Take it easy You can do without me for a minute, can't you?

Does it hurt much to get tattoos what'd you say

Does it hurt much to get tattooed?

No.

You're always too drunk to feel anything.

How do you feel the day after?

I'll be there in a second.

I'll be glad to explain the secrets and mysteries of a sailor's existence.

How about something to eat?

There you are.

I hope you're hungry.

Are you always as well-supplied as this?

Huh?

Aren't you always prepared to feed lonely, hungry girls?

You really don't have a boyfriend?

No, I told you that.

I wouldn't want to be involved in any nasty, jealous drama or anything.

There's no danger of that.

Are you really all alone?

Well, I'm not any longer.

How long have you been in the big city?

Nearly four months.

But at the hospital where you work, you must have nurses there you've made

friends with.

I'm not the type who makes girlfriends.

No. I believe that, all right.

If it comes to that, you probably can't bear other girls anyway.

I wouldn't go that far.

But... I do prefer men, I guess.

Shall we start?

Shall we start what?

That plan that you and me are the only two people left in the world.

But we are.

Well, then, we'll pretend we are.

What then?

Well, we'll make up the rules as we play along.

Okay.

I'll try to follow you.

Then I'll start.

Ready? I feel so good right here.

All right, come on.

That means I have to get up.

Come on.

Come on.

You couldn't eat me halfway at least. Come here.

Come closer.

Come. You sound like I'm a puppy you're training.

Well, aren't you?

Look out, I bite.

Hey, that hurts.

Told you to be careful.

I thought you were taking a big risk coming to my place.

Why is that?

Because now you may not leave.

Where did you get tattooed?

The Far East.

Have you ever been in the Far East?

No.

I'd love to go, though.

Honey, one could think you were born there.

My eyes don't slide.

You make love like an oriental girl.

How do I take that?

Only as a compliment.

You're the best in the world at it.

Where did you learn?

I guess I've got natural talent.

Would you move your pretty self over?

Here. Try it on.

Let's see what it looks like.

It's gorgeous.

Then it's yours.

No, thanks.

If I say it's yours, then it's really yours.

You mustn't feel hurt, Lars.

But I don't want anything from you.

But why not?

We've had fun being together.

But we don't owe each other anything.

I'd rather keep it that way.

But I will borrow it from you whenever I come to see you.

You're a funny girl.

Blood pressure?

120 over 75.

Blood pressure still normal?

Yes, doctor.

Has anyone ever told you you're a competent and extremely attractive

nurse? Yes.

Often? Yes.

Are you happy to be in this section?

Yes.

Glad to work under me?

Yes.

Yes?

Yes? Yes.

You say yes to everything.

Then say yes to this.

Say yes to that.

Go on.

May I make love to you tonight?

You prefer that?

Though love is no part of it.

At least not for the first time. But naturally, if I said bluntly, come to

bed with me, or to be even more blunt, may I...

I suppose you'd get terribly shocked.

Well, may I or may I not?

Say yes.

Yes.

Good.

I'll be round at eight o'clock.

Great.

That's great.

See you later.

Do you know where I live?

Of course.

Father, Steve is home.

He's very sick. He kept calling for you so often I was worried.

Why didn't you write me before this?

I couldn't believe it was this serious.

Oh, I didn't want to worry you without reason.

You've come home to see if I'm getting better.

Yes, it's a little too soon yet.

It's too late.

Why do you say that?

Because I'm going to die, Steve.

Don't say that, Father.

Steve.

It can't be real fear for you, Father?

You believe in God?

You believe in the hereafter?

become beautiful, see?

I suppose there are many who've told me that.

Yes. You have erotic delusions of grandeur, my dear.

What's that supposed to mean?

Oh, it's a simple diagnosis, that's all.

What's to be done for it?

What? You mean the cure?

Mm-hmm.

In your case, there isn't any.

What are the symptoms?

One man couldn't be enough for you.

For a short period, he would, yes.

But you tire quickly.

However, your partner isn't allowed to tire.

He's got to keep going. The admiration, the flattery, the sex.

Until you decide you need to change.

Yep.

For God's sake, put on some clothes. You're freezing.

No, I'm not cold.

You just sneezed. Now quit playing sex pot, will you?

You're the one who's cold.

You're as cold as those fish you're trying to catch.

And furthermore, don't talk to me as if I were a child.

Well, I'd like a fresh fish for dinner. Do you mind?

I'll make dinner.

I've got plenty of canned stuff at home.

You hear?

Don't do that again.

I'll do what I damn well feel like.

Now will you stop this and try to be your agent? Steve, damn you.

Can't you think of anyone but yourself?

Yes, you are an exhibitionist, aren't you?

You great big outdoor man, you.

Hi.

Hi.

Want a drink? Let me take my coat off first.

No.

Let's have a drink first.

You want it strong?

You pour it for me.

Well, strong it is.

Thanks.

How long have we known each other?

I haven't any idea.

I never was very good at numbers.

Exactly 40 days.

Today.

Is anything wrong?

Plenty.

Lots of whiskey, little water.

You're in one of your moods.

Do you want that kimono or don't you want it?

You sound as if it were a matter of life and death.

In a way, it is.

I was in the process of writing you a letter.

Writing a letter?

Just what I said, writing a letter.

But you saved me the trouble.

It must be serious.

Otherwise, I don't think you'd bother to write to me about it.

It's serious.

How did you figure that out?

When I've got something important and difficult to say, I write it.

You think I'm nuts or something?

I mean... I mean, our affair was just fun for you, wasn't it?

I don't understand what it is you want to say.

I signed up on a ship going to the Far East.

When are you leaving?

Not for three weeks.

I'm a seaman.

I can't stay ashore forever.

Do you remember that evening you... Made an apple pie for me.

That was the best pie I ever had.

I want you to meet my parents, Eve.

In other words, I want you to marry me.

But you cannot want us to be married right away.

Yes.

Yes, I do.

Before my ship leaves.

I can't, Lars.

Why can't you?

You know me.

I couldn't do it.

I couldn't be without a man while you were at sea.

Drink your whiskey and get out.

But what for?

You won't be leaving for another three weeks.

I said drink your whiskey and get out.

Emma Key?

I... What is it you're trying to say?

Well, I don't know where to begin.

You sound as if you've committed a crime.

In a way, I have.

Really?

Well...

A girl I knew before you.

I got her pregnant.

I don't understand.

It's a fact.

She's six months gone.

She only told me about it yesterday.

I see.

And so?

And so... I have to marry her.

What for?

What for?

Well, she's young and frightened.

And it's too late to get rid of it.

You wouldn't marry me anyway, would you?

Well, are you in love with her or not?

No.

You know that.

You're the one I'm in love with, Siv.

And yet you're going to marry her?

Yes.

I told you.

She's young and terribly frightened, and I can't... Aren't you frightened?

I? Frightened?

Of what?

Of having to try and live with her?

I don't know.

She's sweet.

Considerate. Yes, she's sweet, of course.

And wants to get married.

She'll make you a perfect wife, too.

She'll flatter your fragile ego.

And be at home each night waiting.

She'll cook your favorite meal.

Always do what you want to do. Never contradict you.

A model wife, in other words.

Hmm?

But what else?

What else?

What do you mean, what else? What the hell more is there?

Nothing.

You're right.

You are giving up easily, though.

See if... See if you marry me, will you?

I'll drop her.

I'll find a way to wound her.

What'll we do with your guilty conscience? She's young and frightened,

isn't she?

And you can't desert her.

You mean I've deserted you?

What do you think?

I'll tell you what.

Your pride is hurt and it goes no further. You don't love me.

And you know it. No, but you're not tired of me yet. Not bored with me yet.

You want me to stay till the day that you decide that it's finished.

Right, Steve?

Right.

Are you sure you'll be able to forget me?

He's coming.

A new man.

Today I'm a different girl.

I'm no longer the one who used to sing in church.

Hello?

Well, I'm ready.

Where are we going?

I suppose we're going out.

Not just yet.

Not now Not like this

You don't love me. Your pride is hurt.

You're not bored with me yet, that's all.

What's wrong with that?

I never made any promises.

So what if I look at every man I meet and one of them's looking at me?

Maybe he likes what he sees.

You'll end up a whore. That's how it always begins.

Just because I went for a walk with you and imagined other men were raping me, I

enjoyed it. It gave me a thrill.

I thought I was a good lover.

But no one man can ever satisfy you.

You have to obey your nature. I still love you, Heinz.

I love your technique.

I miss your mouth and I miss your body.

I'm so grateful to you.

You'll think I'm crazy, but between us it was just fun for you, wasn't it?

But I took it seriously.

I loved you too, Larry.

You were sweet and shy and too serious.

But I love men, every male on earth.

I want them all to desire me.

I want to receive pleasure and give pleasure.

Are all women this way?

Or is it only me?

You all right?

Can I know your name, please?

Are you going?

Yeah. Why should I stay?

But... I mean... I mean... You mean what?

I must have disappointed you if you're going.

Is that what it is?

No. You're... You're great.

You're wonderful.

But if I stay... If I come back again, then... Then?

What then?

You'll start talking about marriage. No time at all. And marriage is not for me,

baby. I want to be free.

What are you laughing at?

What's so funny? Are you going crazy?