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Claudine, hey!

How you doing?

Hey, ciao, Louis.

Still snapping them, huh? Yeah, you still working for that daily rag?

It's a very good newspaper, and you know it. Yeah, and it got one of my best

models, too.

Has to see if I had any other talents, didn't I? Any time you get tired of

writing for Peanuts and want to show those long legs for some long green,

just phone me. Thanks, Louis, that's always good to know.

You, my dear, are welcome.

So tell me what you're working on.

A race.

Very good.

As a matter of fact, I've become very much interested in Mr. José Depardieu.

Oh, honey, watch out for that one. Yes, so I've been hearing. He's got too much

power in his corner. Well, power or not, I smell a story, and I'm going to go

after it. Lots of luck.

Look, Louie, if you pick up anything interesting, let me know, huh?

Yeah, sure, no sweat. But seriously, you be careful with those clowns.

Don't worry. Who's worried? You.

You're right. Ciao, Lou. Ciao.

Excuse me.

Hi, come on in. I always have time for my star reporter, Claudine. Sit down.

I got a lead on something rather sticky.

Our Belgian prince in trouble again?

No, it's about José de Badiou.

Well, let's hear it.

He's been giving some parties recently. But aren't you everyday garden variety?

And? And. So I thought that perhaps I might interview the man.

Visit his Fontainebleau estate.

Where I hear there's some pretty wild goings-on.

I see. Look, Claudine.

There may be some wild goings-on, okay.

That doesn't necessarily mean a story.

Kind of material his old hat now.

And not to mention that he's wealthy and influential as all hell.

Well, these are people with connections. A lot of whom are finance people and

people from the art world. Government officials who are fairly high up. Our

readers are sick and tired of the sex anger without something new involved.

Oh, well, I think there's drugs involved.

You know how people are. You take an aspirin, they think you're on H.

Yeah, aspirin, sure. Besides, there's teenage girls at those parties. So what?

The more the merrier. Don't get me wrong. There's a story in this I can

tell. Oh.

And one of those teenage girls was killed. And it was covered up. Claudine,

look. All right, there could be a story in it. Okay, nothing big, though, you

understand? Just one or two columns, Claudine. Here's all.

And I'll have Angelica look into it. You get that guru story.

Uh-huh, the guru.

Well, I happen to think this is more important. Don't take it away from me

now. I've just started. Let me finish it, okay? You won't regret it. What

proof have you got?

Nothing right now. But I do have an appointment with someone who's supposed

to have all the proof I could want.

You've got an appointment?

Oh, look, honey.

Look, we've got a paper to get out. And I need you to finish the guru thing.

Now, Angelica can meet this guy. She can find out what he knows.

All right. There's no use arguing with you once you've made up your mind.

Only once I start on something, I want to see it through to the bitter end. You

know how I am.

Come on, let me follow it through. What do you say?

This man you've got the appointment with, do you know him? No, I don't. Then

forget it.

I think you should follow up on Depardieu.

Wonder if they're friends.

Our fair editor has dinner at his house every week.

Look, I'm going to follow this thing through no matter what he said.

And what happens if he finds out you're still covering the story?

He won't find out. Besides, who's going to tell him? I shall if you don't bribe

me with a kiss. Provided you let me go in your place. My lips are sealed.

That'll take care of you for now. I've got to meet someone in a brown check

jacket. See you later.

Because of you. Me? Why me?

Oh, come on. I didn't know. How am I supposed to know? You knew all right.

Joe, make it. Who am I usual, huh?

And anyway, if you didn't know, why did you have to say anything?

After all, I was doing all the work.

You could have just sat there and kept quiet about it. I didn't know you had

the thing set up, did I?

I mean, if I'd known, things would have been a lot different. And how.

You're waiting for someone.

If it's a girlfriend, we could introduce her to my buddy and make it a foursome.

We could go have something to eat.

Well, what do you say?

Hey, sailor, you doing anything?

No. Well, you are now. I am. Come with me.

Hey, talk about a girl whose heart's a trot.

Bet she has him in the kip before he knows it.

Hey,

you're pretty good. Twenty is all I can pay, though.

Didn't you hear what I said?

Hey, don't you want any money?

Hello?

Angelica, it's me, Claudine. What's wrong, honey?

Claudine?

Oh, Angelica, I wanted to hear you.

I wanted...

I wanted just to hear your voice.

Something real.

You sound as if you're losing your mind.

Oh, God, I don't know.

But it's happened to me like before, Angelica.

That music's driving me crazy.

I hear it and can't help myself. All I know is I've got to have a man, any man.

This time it was a sailor in some little bar.

I was sitting there waiting for that guy in the checked jacket to show up.

Then they started playing the music.

Angelica, I'm sorry I bothered you.

Look, you're not bothering me at all. I'll come over.

No, don't do that. I feel all right now.

I'll just go to bed, huh? Okay?

Are you sure you'll be all right now?

Oh, yes.

Good night, Angelica.

Is that true?

Mm-hmm.

Well, I can certainly sympathize with his need for privacy.

Yeah, it's a man in his position that's continually hounded by reporters.

It would be impossible to give them all interviews.

If you wait here, ma'am, I'll tell them you've arrived.

I won't be a moment.

Thank you.

Both quite fond of each other.

Now, my dear, you may make any notes that you require.

However, I insist, no tape recordings whatsoever.

And one more thing. Whatever you write has to have my approval before it's

printed. Very well.

I'll begin with the questions. What do you think of the wave of eroticism that

has hit the movie world?

Personally, I find nothing wrong with it.

Except most of the time it's more pornography than eroticism.

But you've never made an erotic film.

Have you ever considered doing one?

Let us say I don't exclude the possibility.

But my price for doing one is a bit steep.

And the producers of that type of film don't really want to spend that kind of

money.

But you certainly must admit you live in a rather erotic atmosphere.

As a matter of fact, you live like the people in those films.

Yes, without a doubt.

Erotic it without being vulgar.

But you do have sexual experiences that are, how shall I say, unnatural.

I wouldn't say that. I'd say they're quite natural.

What is your definition of the word unnatural?

Not normal.

My dear, who is to say what is normal and what is not?

You're under a misconception.

You think normal sex is only when the woman is underneath the man.

I think that you're oversimplifying it, don't you?

You may think whatever you like, young lady.

But I wouldn't print it without first getting my okay.

Do you have any other questions?

You have very powerful friends.

Are their tastes the same as yours?

Now you're being impertinent.

But to answer your question, my dear, everyone's tastes are different.

This interview is over.

You come to me for an interview, yet what you need is guidance.

The vibrations I receive from you are quite strong.

Your very life may be in danger, and you know what I say is true.

It's help you must have, and soon.

You mean I could avoid this thing if I were to listen to you?

You mock me, and yet as I sit here, there is an order of music about you.

I sense evil in this music.

Yes, it has enslaved you.

You are a rare and beautiful woman, Claudine.

Perhaps the next time that you come... Ah, sounds good.

You've had a pretty busy day.

Depardieu and then the guru. Oh, he's phenomenal, I've heard.

Hey, you suppose that guy just might help you with your problem?

I don't know. He seems to know quite a lot. I'm more concerned about Depardieu.

And I'm more concerned about you, Claudine. I think what you need is a

good long rest. Why don't you think it over? Oh, Angelica, I can't rest. When I

finish my story, I'll take a vacation. See you later. Okay, bye.

Where are we going?

Make love, okay?

With you, it's always okay.

I'm going to England tomorrow.

I'm going to see the Menher and Dolmans.

You know, those prehistoric pillars of stone that point straight to the sky.

Yeah. You want to come? I can.

You never can go anywhere. You're either at the office or out somewhere getting

some story.

Right now, I'm doing an expose. What about?

Do you ever hear of Jose de Padilla?

What's he done?

Well, I think so often he throws up, how shall I say, a lease of orgy.

Everyone in Paris knows that.

Yes, but the last time... Don't, honey, I'm serious.

The last time somebody died. No, that's just gossip.

No, I don't think so. I had an appointment with this man who had proof

of de Padilla's involvement, but he never showed up for it.

Maybe he got scared at the last moment.

You'd better be careful.

There are certain people that one doesn't fool with. I know, but I'm still

going ahead with it no matter what happens.

What is it? Tired?

Afraid I'm going to give you a disease or something?

Oh, God, no.

Well, then what is it?

Oh, Paul, I've got a lot on my mind.

Well, you could have told me you didn't want to. I've got a problem.

Okay.

What is it?

Out with it.

I don't know if I'm doing the right thing by telling you, but we've always

been honest with each other, haven't we? Okay, go ahead.

What is it?

You remember that music I used to hear? And the way I reacted?

Well, it's come back again.

Just like before. Same music. It's driving me crazy.

I'll give up my assignment.

I'll say I'm sick.

No, Paul.

I don't want that.

It'll be better if you go.

It'll be easier for both of us if you're not around, darling.

But I can't leave you like this.

Do as I say.

Please.

That's what you want.

Okay.

Another day, another dollar.

Hi, Angelica. Hi. Say, early bird, the boss was looking for you.

Oh, what kind of mood is he in?

Worse than usual.

Oh.

Yes?

Ah, Claudine.

Come right in.

You've been following up on your story, I understand. Did you meet your

mysterious man, huh?

Well, unfortunately, my man was not a man of courage. He never came to the

appointment. He did call you, though.

When? Yesterday.

Claudine, you're one of my best reporters.

You play your cards right, you could be syndicated.

All you need is someone with a little more experience.

Who can give you guidance?

And what does that mean?

That I should become your lover?

It's not such a bad idea.

Think it over.

Anyway, here's what he said.

Tell Claudine I'll meet her on those steps where we met before.

Tomorrow afternoon at 12 o'clock.

If I'm not there at 12, try again at 4.

Your friend is mysterious.

Claudine, I want you to stop this stupid business and that's an order. This is a

newspaper office, Claudine, and not a private detective's office.

See you later, Mr. Portney.

Yeah.

Have you left your friends for Henry Miller?

I only read the filthy part. My name's Claudia.

And I?

Alan. What do you do?

I'm a writer, actually.

I know some.

They're very perverse men in general. They tend to let their imaginations run

wild. Yes, guilty, Your Honor.

Do you wish to pass sentence now?

Yeah. I bet you're a real man of action in bed.

Well, now.

I have some whiskey at my house. Shall we go find out?

Well, why don't we just do that?

This way.

Welcome to my den of iniquity.

Oh, it's nice.

Thank you.

Yes, I like it.

Make yourself at home.

Shall we have those drinks now?

Yes, if you like.

Good. I have some wine, if you'd prefer that.

Sounds delicious.

You have a beautiful little place. Do you live here alone?

No.

As we say, prost.

To your health.

Oh, no.

You didn't make it, did you?

Not your fault.

I hope I'm not intruding, but I live here too.

You're not intruding.

I'm not, huh?

There.

That's more like it.

You're beautiful.

I'll bet you're nude under that shirt.

That bother you?

In a word, yes.

You like doing that, don't you?

I've met chicks like you, always ready.

You want a ball?

Yes, why not?

Hey, what are you doing?

You can try again.

Thank you for coming.

I'm sorry that I couldn't meet you at the bar last night.

I was following.

I'm sure that we can help each other.

You want a story?

I want revenge.

I want you to meet someone.

Will you come with me?

My daughter.

Marie?

Marie?

We have a visitor, darling.

My God, what happened?

One of those parties.

It's the result of mixing veromycin with alcohol, Claudine.

Why didn't you go to the police?

Because I was afraid.

I was given money to keep quiet.

You took money for that?

I wasn't given much choice.

I thought her condition was temporary.

Besides, I thought they would have killed her. Look, they did that to her.

I've decided that no matter what happens now, I want to see this cult or whatever

you call it exposed for what it is. Where did they meet your daughter?

A therapeutic clinic on the Rue de la Paix. A former friend of mine

recommended us.

One can't get in without a proper introduction.

I'll get in somehow.

Be careful, Claudine. They're very dangerous.

I can take care of myself.

Madame Declare, wife of the art historian.

Madame Boulanger.

Who's that?

Press it again. There's a better shot of her.

Ah, yes, Francine Gauthier.

Is she a lesbian?

From the tip of her head to her toes.

Shall I wait for you? No, I shan't need you. Very good, ma'am.

Settle me up one of the mails. Right away.

Yes, ma'am.

Get a horse ready for me, please.

I'm sorry, this is a private stable reserved for members only.

As of today, I am a member.

Okay, you'll find riding clothes in the dressing room over there.

Thank you for coming back.

I appreciate it.

Anything broken?

I don't think anything's broken.

Just got the wind knocked out of me, that's all.

Just rest.

Your horse is back home by now.

That old ugly brute threw me.

He broke his reins.

You sure you're okay?

Sure, he just frightened me.

We can ride.

Double on my horse.

Thank you. This is very kind of you.

I'm not exactly a prince charming on a white horse, I must admit.

Oh, I can adapt myself.

With both of us on the horse, it's better we let her walk. I'm not

complaining.

Don't be afraid to grab on and hold. Who knows, I might even like it. Okay.

Oh, wow.

girls have come here.

It's my little discreet garçonniere.

Even my husband doesn't know.

He doesn't suspect anything?

Well, let us say that we understand each other. He has his idiosyncrasies and I

have mine.

Oh, I see.

Now tell me, what do you do?

I mean when you are not falling off a horse so you can meet someone.

Oh, you knew I didn't really fall, didn't you?

It's just that when I saw you in the dressing room, I thought it would be a

good way to meet you.

Well, anyway, I'm a model. You know, one of those who pose all the time and smile

constantly.

What do you think of the idea of meeting some of my friends?

If they're anything like you, I would.

Well, in a very few days, I'll take you to a place that very few people know

about in Paris.

You'll like it. Oh, I can hardly wait.

Anyone here?

In the darkroom. Be out in a few minutes.

Oh, okay. Take your time, Lou. I got some eggs I want you to look at. Okay.

Hey, you gone crazy?

Baby,

pull yourself together.

What's the matter with you? You better go see a shrink.

I'm

sure

you would return. Please come.

Come. I resented what you said to me the other day.

But then, after thinking it over, I realized that I had to see you again, no

matter what happened. Today, you will begin to free yourself of your

affliction. Here, I have heard your music, that which torments you. Lie

down, please.

Lie down.

Relax completely.

Let yourself go.

I want you to concentrate on my voice and my voice alone.

You see a little girl.

She's playing and laughing. She's very happy.

Your eyes are getting tired. Close them.

The little girl has stopped playing. She wants to go home.

She wants to go home.

But her mother doesn't want her in the house. She wants her to play outside.

The little girl disobeys.

She goes into the house and she sees what?

What?

Who was she? Tell me.

The little girl.

It was me. It was me. I don't want to know anymore. Haven't I suffered enough?

Yes, my dear. You have.

In time, you will suffer no more.

At a very exclusive club.

Good afternoon, Madame Gautier. So good to see you. Thank you, Claudette. Is

Henrietta here?

Not yet, Madame.

She's expected soon.

Shall I book her for you? Yes,

please. Thank you, Claudette.

There's nothing better than a nice swim to cool you down. Who wants to be cooled

down? Oh, who?

It is lovely here.

We are going to the gym first. The gym? Why the gym?

You'll see when we get there.

Okay, it's your party.

They have everything you want here.

Everything? I'm beginning to like it already.

It was your first time, wasn't it?

Claudine, my love, take your time choosing. I'm going to get undressed and

go to the solarium. Okay.

I'll attend to it. Our dressing room attendant will show you where to

discolour.

Charles, this way.

After you undress, would you put this on, please?

All right.

Do you have to stay and watch?

Yes, I'm so sorry, but it's one of our rules.

And kindly leave your purse here. You're not allowed to take anything with you.

You're not allowed to take anything with you?

I'm so sorry. It's one of our rules.

It's a little cool.

Oh, I'm sorry. It's nothing. I'll take care of it.

Charles is my name.

My name's Juliet.

Hi, Juliet.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

Yeah, a drink's a good idea.

Here, you want a cigarette?

No, thanks. You go ahead.

Cheers. Cheers.

To a fabulous night.

Night? What do you mean?

It's around four in the afternoon.

It's just my way of putting it.

Madame Gouthier, Henriette is here. How wonderful. Where is she? She's in the

sauna. Very good.

Hello, dear.

Let's see.

Here.

You're new here, aren't you?

I'm a substitute.

Well, all right.

Come to daddy.

I feel like my head was used for a football.

You're something else. I can't believe you made it eight times.

Did you say eight?

I never met anyone like you before.

Hmm. Am I disturbing you?

No, it's just relaxing.

Oh. Who is your friend?

What can I get you, dear?

Would you like a drink?

No, thank you. I'm in a hurry. You called me, so I'm here. Now, what do you

want?

Francine, there's a spy in our group.

A spy?

I only found out about it last night. Oh, you're not serious.

A spy in our group?

Yes, a spy, my dear.

Your guest at the club the other day. I only just met her. She seemed to be all

right and rather pretty.

Maybe you're wrong.

No, I'm not wrong. She's a reporter.

A reporter?

Are you sure?

Yes, I'm positive.

She came to interview me.

It was rather a short interview. I sent her away.

What do you suggest we do?

We do absolutely nothing.

The club records.

We're perfectly legal.

If you want me to, I could disappear for a while.

No, no, don't do that.

The more she's near you, the more we'll be able to control her.

It's sort of a deluxe whorehouse is what it is.

And they cater to the rich. This is where they took that poor little Marie.

Well, there's a story there, I'll say that.

But getting it's not going to be easy.

They got everything there. Hot and cold, ruining sex. And if they haven't got it,

they go out and get it for you.

Well, I'd better enroll then.

It's a regular treasure trove for a lesbian.

Yeah, but they're very careful about who they let in there.

I had to get completely undressed in front of a watchdog.

I wouldn't mind that.

Poor girl's hungry.

She needs a thrill.

Money can buy anything.

Well, almost.

Personally, I never had enough to find out.

Well, anyway, I've got my foot in the door.

You know, they're throwing a big party and they're inviting a lot of very

important people. But Depardieu knows you. He knows that you're a reporter.

Francine has already accepted me without too many questions.

And she's my entrance pass.

I already told her that I was a model, which is not really a lie. It's how I

thought it out, you know.

You had sex with her?

Yeah. It was the only way I could avoid suspicion.

I envy her, you know that?

Oh, that was in the line of work.

It's different with you.

Claudine, that's you. My God, who could have taken that picture?

Oh, no.

Claudine, someone's out to get you. But how did they know I was there?

Hello?

Interesting photos, you must admit.

Put Claudine on the phone.

Go ahead.

Claudine, if you wish to learn more about the photographs, stay at home.

You will be telephoned.

Who are you? Hey, wait a minute.

Did you hear that? I'd better go home right now.

Claudine, maybe I should go with you.

Don't bother. I'll be okay.

Let me know what happens.

Don't worry. I'll phone you.

Everything's going according to plan.

Yeah, she's on her way home.

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

Is there someone on the line?

are those photographs of you.

Very good composition, don't you agree?

You work for Jose, don't you? You think you've got me beat? I do not work for

Jose Depardieu. Then what do you want from me?

50,000 francs. Tomorrow at 6 p.m. be at the Tivoli Theater. Sit somewhere in the

middle and make sure you bring the money with you.

You rotten blackmailer!

Hello? Hello?

They came in.

What's your excuse this time?

Oh, Claudine.

Always wanted you.

That's enough.

But why? Don't touch me anymore.

You want me to suffer, don't you? Please let me go.

Come here.

You want to tease me, son?

You want me? You have to pay for me. How much?

20,000 francs. 20? Come here, you.

I'll pay you nothing.

I want you.

I'm going to kill you.

You're beautiful.

I adore you.

Sit down, relax.

All right, let's hear it.

That man called. I was so upset, I went to the office and provoked Joe. He raped

you, huh?

Yeah.

Angelica, can I stay here tonight?

Why, certainly you can sleep here. If you want to, you can sleep with me.

Oh, I don't want to bother you. I just don't want to go home. I'd rather stay

here. But it's no bother, really. It's big enough for two people.

And that's the story? Uh-huh.

I've got to try and find out who photographed me.

But why should you worry? It's only a toss in the hay. It's not as if you

killed somebody.

Yeah, but what happens if they put you to get these filthy hands on them?

Here, let me.

You have a beautiful body.

Thank you, Angelica. It's my pleasure. Let's go to bed now. I'm tired.

Did I wake you?

No. I can't sleep.

My head's going round and round.

Too many things have been happening to me, and all at once, it seems.

I don't know if I can cope with it.

I have a great deal of confidence in you, my love. You'll come through.

Sure. It's nice to have a friend.

Always. You know, it's funny.

A bedroom always makes me think of a man. And when there isn't one available.

Then I try to go to sleep.

I try and try, and what happens is I lie there wide awake. I understand.

I too lie awake at night thinking only with me as girls.

How do you feel now?

At least there's not that music that drives me crazy.

I'm gonna try and catch a few winks.

Good night.

You know, I love you, Angelica.

Yeah, it's true.

It's funny. I've never loved a woman before.

I mean, I've loved them, but not really.

I didn't quite tell you the truth last night.

What now?

I have to raise a lot of money.

Why do you have to do that?

The poll isn't being blackmailed.

How much?

50,000 francs.

I have 30 in the bank. I wonder if you could loan me the other 20.

and all the time i thought you were sincere you with your i love you

angelica sure when all you really wanted was money huh well forget it no angelica

no it's not true get out of my house i don't ever want to see you again for me

you don't exist our friendship is dead buried and forgotten good-bye no

angelica please no

Operator. 428653.

Hello, Francine. It's Claudine.

Well, hi.

What's new?

I want to see you. I want to see you, too. Why don't we get together next

week? It's rather important.

Very well. We'll make it tomorrow, then. No. It can't wait until tomorrow.

Why not?

I'll tell you when I see you. Sounds pretty serious, dear.

It is.

Okay, I'll meet you in an hour.

Thanks. Sure. Where shall we meet? If you want, I can come over there. No,

I'll get dressed and meet you outside somewhere.

Do you know Plato's Bar?

Oh, yeah, I've been there. Good.

I'll meet you there, then, in about an hour.

Okay, thanks.

For what?

Okay. Ciao. Yeah.

Ciao.

Do you want me to go?

You stay here, my little plum.

I won't be long.

Ah, bonsoir, Madame Gaultier. Marcel, I'm meeting a friend here. You'll find

out about it. Thank you.

Bonsoir, Madame Gaultier.

Ciao. Ciao.

Are you having your usual turmoil?

No, not this time.

Well, then what do you want?

20,000 francs. I need it desperately.

And so you come to me.

I didn't know who else to turn to.

If you can't do it, I understand.

And what are you willing to do for it?

I don't know. Shall we go to the other room and talk?

Listen, Francine, I'll do anything for it.

I want to see why you need 20,000 francs so suddenly, Claudine.

But are you really ready to do anything for it?

Yes, I'll do anything.

Even to being the queen of the little shindig we are having? Sure, why not?

And have you any idea what our fair queen has to do? No, but I can well

imagine.

The queen must respond yes to all. She cannot refuse anything.

That should be amusing.

Yes, for the guests.

But not always for the Queen.

Do you accept?

I accept.

I'm not afraid.

I'm Bob Sonnen.

Do you mind if I sit there?

No.

Stop that, for heaven's sake. Stop what?

You know what? Now take your hand away.

You're so beautiful.

I want to see if you're for real.

Just keep your hands to yourself.

Go on. Now take care of her.

Hey, what's the matter? What is it? Go to hell.

Uh-huh.

Right. No, I'm sure.

It was too dark. Nobody could see in there.

Uh-huh.

Uh-huh.

Well, I certainly hope that you're right, because if you're not...

I'll see you when you get here. Yeah, don't worry.

You're the queen.

Okay, buttercup.

Ciao. Ciao.

Isn't it hot in here? My chemistry class.

Professor Riley said... Somewhere around the 16th century. Oh, yes.

I heard the new queen is going to be extraordinary.

Yes, I hear that.

And don't forget Ralph.

Yes. He's so big.

Just what I need.

You'll be joining us in the festivities, won't you, Paul? So the lovely creature

just flew away. Excuse me, sir. The young lady you're waiting for has

arrived. You best prepare her. All right.

Claudine? Oh, I didn't mean to scare you. Well, here I am, queen for a day.

Yes, you are my little pet, and you are to be dressed in regal clothes.

Now, come along. You are late enough.

The queen's being fed to play to the pipers, too.

Where did you learn that one?

Pet hate. That's your pet hate? Yeah, it's crazy, isn't it? You ain't seen

nothing like it.

You know, my dear, I think that tonight...

Should be quite interesting.

Oh, my, yes.

Now you must change. Can I wear what I get on? No, of course not.

Get undressed.

Yeah, but why?

The queen must respond yes. Now we shan't speak about it again.

Right? Okay.

Here, this is your costume.

Where does it go?

Over your head.

Step down.

Your Majesty.

Here, your queen.

Henrietta.

Come with me.

did you have any luck did you find her no not a damn trace what places did you

look places didn't i look did you try plato's plato's it's one of those new

inn places where is it i don't know look in the book all right i'll find her

don't worry she may be in danger don't you think i know that phone me

Hmm. Jose, what is this? I thought we came to see the queen's coronation.

She's keeping her subjects waiting.

Well, is she ready or isn't she? What's going on over there?

Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention, please?

Francine.

Thank you.

Our queen is ready to be coronated. She will be then delivered unto us to do as

we like.

Hugo!

It is time to begin.

Go then and fetch her and be ready when I call.

Lift her veil.

Bring in the Virgin.

Bring her forward to meet her queen.

I command you to make love to her.

Who's that?

It's my little daughter.

Well, let's see what she wants.

Claudine. Oh, my God.

Come on.

I've got to get you to the hospital.

That's right. I read about it yesterday in the newspaper.

In the newspaper?

Tell the things you read about in the newspaper.

All right, honey. We'll talk about it when we get home.

Sweetheart, did you hear what Dr. Cheval said about my scar?

Oh, what did he say?

Dr. Rogers?

Oh, hello, Paul.

How's the patient? Oh, she's a lot better. You can go ahead and visit her

if you want to.

Thanks. Thanks for everything. It's okay.

Miss Hamilton, report to surgery, please.

Miss Hamilton, report to surgery, please.

Thank you. Hey, Depardieu's been kicked out of the country.

Thank God.

Claudine, there's a lot that I need to tell you.

The guru, he knew everything about you, right down to the last detail.

You were loaded with guilt. He believed he could cure you.

By using sort of a shock therapy, he said.

I wanted you to be cured, to listen to that music without being affected.

I was willing to do almost anything.

So we began.

The object being to recreate a similar traumatic experience, thereby

eradicating your mental scar.

It won't.

I suppose I should be quite mad at you, but I'm not.

It's because I love you. I've thought about it a lot since I've been lying

here.

It's wonderful just having you around.

Why don't you go ahead and kiss me? Are you afraid?

Who's afraid?

Why, you're speaking to the Holy Terror.

In a week, you'll be like me.