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They belonged to my parents.

I thought as much.

I last sat here like this...

when Mother died.

She... was in pain.

I held her hand throughout.

We both knew she didn't have long left.

She asked me to take off her ring.

It was this ring.

Then she put it in my hand and closed it.

She said: When your father died”

"he gave me his heart, and now..."”

"now I'm giving you mine.”

She asked me what the sky was like.

So I went up to the window and looked out.

There wasn't a single cloud.

"That's good,” she said.

"I'll have no problem finding him."”

Then she asked me the time.

"Four o'clock,” I told her.

"Don't you forget to wind up the clock every night at nine.”

Four...

"Four turns and a bit, mind you don't overwind it.”

Then she closed her eyes... and passed away.

Would you like some coffee?

Yes, please.

I'll just finish off in here.

Is that hard?

No. Want to try?

Sure. Come on!

Bucket between your feet.

Grab hold of the teats.

And then squeeze and pull.

You have to...That's it. Well...

What's this?

Hello.

Are you practicing?

I'm showing her how to do it.

So I see...

Come outside and you"ll see something really exciting.

Are they here?

What's this...?

They're covering the mare.

I see that, but why here?

Strawberries?

No thanks, they give me a rash. Here you are.

What's this?

Deduct it from my debt.

Oh yes, fair's fair.

Look here... it's all written down.

Apple-pie order...

Check it for yourself.

I made that on the horse today.

Is there an easier way to make money?

How often can he do that?

Stallions are just like men.

If you find the right one, you can hit the jackpot.

Now Olof's horses...

they're a different story.

They've been to the doctor.

They're big, strong...

reliable...

and terribly boring.

Olof.

Can I have a few words with you?

Sure.

One minute?

Here?

Yeah.

Thank you.

What do you want?

The money.

What money?

That I gave you.

What about it?

Give it back.

I just go it from you.

That was just for show.

That way we're spared her "apple-pie order”.

I need it tomorrow, I've got a good tip.

Three times the money.

It's for you and me, you know that.

You know your money is as safe in my pocket as in yours.

It does more good there than in her purse!

Olof! Are you with me?

Have you fallen for her?

I can see how you look at her.

You've always listened to my advice.

I'm telling you now... take it slowly.

The money.

See you tomorrow.

Nineteen kronor... fifty-eight plus...

Well, the house is clean at least.

Anything else?

No, I just wanted you to have a look.

He's looking in the mirrow for the first time in a long while

You can use the kitchen floor as a mirror.

You can use everything in there as a mirror.

She's certainly a very good cleaner.

Olof must be pleased!

Pleased!

He's on another planet!

All of a sudden it's her making all the decisions.

She decides what's needed.

She deals with all the bills, except mine.

She actually owes me money!

Someone owes you?

It's usually the other way round.

Have you finished? Can I go on?

She knows exactly how much milk each cow yields

and how many apples there are on each tree.

She probably knows when the hens lay.

That's good.

Good?

She's taken over!

And Olof's swallowing it hook, line and sinker!

You seem worried?

That's putting it mildly.

You know Olof as well as I do.

He doesn't stand a chance.

And it's not about whether the bloody floors are clean or not

It's about what's going on up here!

How much did we get?

25 kronor.

It wasn't such a bad idea after all?

You have it.

It's not mine.

Without you there wouldn't be any strawberries.

And I haven't paid your wages.

Then let me buy you a present.

What would you like?

What do you need?

I could do with a new dress.

Then we"ll get you a new dress.

That's not enough money.

If you want a dress,

you're getting a dress.

Now then...

And to crown it all...

It's too flowery.

So we'll take it away.

I'm so sorry.

That's quite all right.

It's a lovely dress.

Oh, absolutely.

On the right person, of course.

We'll try another one.

Hello.

Hi there. What are you doing here?

Yes, what am I doing here?

I'll give you three guesses.

Maybe I forgot to say we don't need any shopping today.

Are you collecting the eggs?

Wrong. Try again.

Oh damn, I forgot.

What's that?

We go to the races once a month.

We had to go into town.

I see.

What do you think?

About what?

The dress.

Turn round.

Again.

I like it.

I'm glad. Olof picked it out.

Nice, eh?

Have you been here long?

What time do we usually go?

Three o'clock.

And what's the time now?

Nearly four.

Erik...

I wanted her to get a break from here.

I've been standing here like an idiot, worrying about you!

You've let me down, Olof.

Are you going on your own?

Do I have a choice?

Damn...

Forgive me...

It's all right.

I came upstairs... to ask you...

to wear the dress tonight.

I was going to take it off.

Please put it back on.

Then you"ll have to zip me up.

You can't help me from over there.

No.

I like you, Ellen.

My God, I like you.

I like you too.

I wouldn't be here otherwise.

Will you...

Will.. stay you then...?

Will you stay here?

Why do you ask that?

I want to know for sure.

You can never be sure of anything.

But it hasn't crossed my mind to leave.

I'll...

go downstairs.

Olof.

Do you want a drink?

There's a bit of grass in the glass.

Couldn't you sleep last night?

I saw you sitting into he garden.

Yes, well...

If you can't sleep tonight, wake me up.

It's hot, isn't it?

Do we have to through this again?

I'm a virgin.

I know that!

Everyone is at first.

But you have to lose it at some point, don't you?

What did you say when we got into the car?

That I had to be home by half ten.

Lena

When we drove off...

you said something to me. Remember?

That I love you?

Yes, exactly.

The you want me to be the first.

Do you love me?

But... of course I do.

Then tell me you do .

Why? You know I do.

I want you to say it.

Lena

What?

I love you!

I'm...

I'm a virgin.

I'm so sorry...

I want you to kiss me first.

With pleasure.

That wasn't so bad, was it?

When do you have to be home?

Half ten.

Then we have to go.

Can't we stay a while?

We can't be late.

You know what your father's like.

Are you all right?

You wanted to. I didn't force you.

No.

It can never be easy the first time.

You have to give it a few goes.

Why are you doing this to me?

You don't have to do it for my sake.

I've managed without it for forty years,

and can manage for another forty!

I didn't do it for your sake.

I did it because I wanted to.

Don't you want me here?

Do you want me to leave?

I'm sorry.

I'll go to bed.

Calm down! Calm down!

Ellen, teach me!

What?

Teach me.

Olof!

Don't stop, go on!

Go on!

I knew it!

I love you!

Do you hear me?

Do you hear me, Ellen?

I love you too.

I love you.

Olof!

Hi there!

Bloody weather, eh?

Didn't you hear me calling?

No!

Where is she?

Isn't she in the house?

No.

Ellen!

She's becoming sloppy.

Thanks. She must've dropped them.

She must've dropped them...

so you're not a virgin anymore?

No.

How can you be so bloody stupid?

What do you thank she sees in you?

What can you offer her?

A rotten house and some shifty hens!

I know women, Olof.

I've had hundreds.

There's nothing here for her.

Are you jealous?

Did she pick the wrong guy?

She picked the idiot.

Yes, she picked the idiot.

I'm sorry.

Olof, I'm your friend.

I don't want you to make a fool of ourselves.

Why do you think I put an ad in the paper?

To get the kitchen cleaned?

I wanted to meet a woman!

It was the only way I could do it.

If you were a friend you'd congratulate me.

Congratulations, Olof...

She's wonderful.

So is Grace Kelly.

Good luck.

What are you thinking?

The barn.

Shall we do it again?

I don't think I could manage.

I bet you could...

No, I was thinking of the leak.

I've got to get it mended.

How long has it been like that?

Too long.

Why haven't you seen to it?

It would cost too much.

Close your eyes.

They are closed.

Don't look, then.

Keep them closed.

Don't look.

Hold out your hand.

Hold it out.

Olof, I...

I can't accept it.

Why not?

It's too much.

It's been lying in the box for ten years.

Ellen...

My mother"s last words wheren't about winding up an old clock.

Her last words to me were:

"Don't sit here on your own, Olof.”

"Go out and find yourself a woman."”

Easier said then done.

I want you to have it, Ellen.

I'm not asking anything of you

just wear it.

Please...

Thank you.

Earlier today...

you said you loved me.

Did you mean it?

Of course I did.

Can you say it again?

I love you.

I love you, Ellen.

Stop, please!

Please stop!

How much do you owe Olof?

Did we stop so you can ask me how much I owe Olof?

What's it got to do with you?

He's paid your share of the horse, hasn't he?

Did Olof say that?

No, I've guessed as much.

Whatever, it's none of your bloody business!

He needs the money now.

Don't we all?

The barn is collapsing.

Collapsing?

What the hell are you saying?

There are a few holes in the roof!

It's been like that for twenty years!

The problem isn't the holes in the roof.

The problem is that you find knickers lying on the floor.

I want to know why you're really here?

Because, if it's a bit of fun you want, I'm always available.

How about it?

There's nothing here for you.

I've had hundreds of girls, just like you!

On the way to and from America.

Not one of them dreamt about a man like Olof,

I can promise you that!

He's got nothing to offer you!

You bloody cow! All I'm asking...

is that you sell your ridiculous car or your filthy horse!

Shut up!

And pay your debt!

I'll make it my business to find out who the hell you are!

I'm going to find out who you are and what you're after!

You bloody bitch!

Shall we?

You know I never dance. So why are we here?

You tell me! It was you who wanted to come.

Let's go.

I love you.

What?

You heard me.

Yes, so...?

What do you want me to say?

What do you think?

I'll say it in the car.

Let me just say a few words to Olof.

Wait h ere for me.

Just stand over here.

Well, well, look at you!

Hello!

Do you mind? I'd like a dance with Ellen.

Do you want to?

Don't ask, she might say no.

Well, I don't know...

I want to apologise for the other day.

I shouldn't have shouted like that.

You shouldn't treat a lady like that.

That's right, and that's why I want to apologize.

Will you forgive me?

I was serious,

he needs the money. He trusts you.

You're his friend, aren't you??

I'm impressed, Ellen. You're stubborn.

I'm stubborn.

You smell nice too.

Pity I can't say the same.

Are we going to dance? Or I'll return to Olof.

Friends?

If you give him his money back.

Shouldn't that be on the other hand?>?

It's not a wedding ring.

Olof gave it to me.

Nice.

Where's the other one?

What?

Wedding ring. Or was he too stingy to buy one?

Olof?

Your husband.

I'm off for a piss.

I hope to be home in time for dinner.

Olof...

I love you.

Ellen?

Where are you going?

Ellen, I don't know where she is.

I think she's left, she wasn't...

She left this.

You've got to read it to me, Erik.

No.

You've got to, I can't.

Didn't she know you can"t read?

I never told her.

No, I can't do it.

Sit down and read it to me.

I'm begging you, Erik.

Please, read it.

"Dearest Olof"”

"I have left the farm”

"and I won't be back.”

"Ever since I arrived I wanted to tell you something”

"I've been taking the money Erik has been paying back”

"and kept it for myself”

What?

Is that what it says?

Yes.

I've been paying you back all summer, for the horse.

I trusted her.

"I know you trusted me"”

"And I know I have let you down"

"I'm married to another man"

"I'm going back to sort things out.”

"This is the only possible way”

How does it end? What does she write at the end?

"I'm sorry you have to read this"”

"but I just couldn"t say it to your face”

"I will always love you"

"Ellen"

That's all... Ellen.

Nothing else?

No.

I've known it all along!

It was written all over her!

I've tried telling you.

Read it again.

No... No, I won't!

I've told you everything that's there.

"I've left, I'm not coming back and I've taken Erik's money.”

That's all.

Doesn't it say where she's gone?

Would she write a letter like this and leave an address?

I've been through this a hundred times... It'll pass.

The world is full of women.

It'll pass.

Give me the letter.

No, don't torture yourself!

I'll throw it away.

Give me the letter.

Give it to me.

This isn't the right time,

but I'm leaving.

I'm signing on an Italian ship in Gibraltar, the Andrea Doria.

I'm going back to America.

If I stay here, I'll go mad.

When?

I'm off to Gothenburg tomorrow.

Take care.

I can't read, Erik...

but I'm not stupid.

Forget about her. She's not worth it.

"You can never be sure of anything”

"But it hasn't crossed my mind to leave”

You look tired.

Yes.

Read this to me.

But why...?

Just read it.

"Dearest Olof."”

"I have left the farm.”

"Ever since I arrived I wanted to tell you..."”

"I know you trusted me"”

"and I know I have let you down"

"I'm married to another man"

Why do I have to do this?

I can't read.

Why didn't you tell me?

How does your letter end? How does it end?

"I will always love you"

"Ellen"

You don't have a suitcase...

I left it at the station.

I didn't know if you wanted me back.

Do you?

Yes.

I thought you'd say no.

I said yes.

"The thing that hatch been, it is that which shall be”

"and that which is done is that which shall be done”

"and there is no new thing under the sun.”

Let's go home.