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My niece... THE VIRGIN

From the novel "Yvette" by Guy de Maupassant

- If we go, I'll have nothing to wear. - Alright, I'll think about it.

- I'm not kidding, I'd be completely naked. - Yes, naked.

I want to look for some slacks, and I also need two or three blouses.

I love you... I love you.

You should take advantage of the trip to Mexico and have the ceiling painted.

You could also have the wallpaper replaced.

We could be together always in Acapulco . Wouldn't that make you happy?

Yes, going back to Acapulco!

- The famous cliff by the sea ... - Yes.

Those beautiful boys who dive with the torches held in their hands.

- You're beautiful, so beautiful, Olga. - Those tanned faces ...

- Olga... - Sorry, but you're on my arm.

I'd like to stay like this forever.

But let's not go back to the same bungalow as last time.

- Anything you want. - A cheap little hole like that, ...

- ... it didn't even have a pool. - Yes, yes, this is so good. You're so beautiful!

Giorgio! Giorgio, what's happening?

Drink some water.

That's not what he needed.

- Did the gentleman ring? - It's the Count, ...

... he suddenly became ill.

Maybe it was the champagne.

Or maybe he ate too many oysters. I have no idea what it could have been.

I hope it's nothing serious.

If I may express an opinion, Madam, I think the Count is too old for such exciting nights.

Madam, I'm sorry but I must warn you, the Countess is on her way and will be here soon.

I think you should be ready to leave within a quarter of an hour.

Yes, but keep me informed.

- You have my phone number. - Of course, Madam.

- Hello? - Christine, this is Carlo. - What is it?

Have the Lady's driver bring her to the hunting lodge, and call Doctor Reiter.

- The Countess is still asleep. - I know... that doesn't matter.

- Wake her up. The Count is quite ill. - I bet it's the usual indigestion from spicy cacciatore.

No, it's another kind of indigestion. He suddenly became ill while in bed.

In bed... with whom?

Obviously I wouldn't know. Perhaps he was doing bedroom gymnastics.

I hope that never happens again.

I've never had that problem.

I should learn from this situation.

And what about the trip to Acapulco?

It's clear that won't happen.

I should have had him deposit more checks into my account.

And what will I tell people about what happened?

The first thing to do is convince his attorney to give us a nice settlement.

A different lawyer might do better at setting me up for the future.

But first I need to let Yvette know.

Not home... maybe she went to class.

- To your home, Madam? - No, to the Institute.

- You want to go eat? - I think my car's too small.

- But at least it always runs. - I'd be grateful for that, aren't you?

Let's just say my penis is.

- Good morning. - Good morning, Mrs. de Winter.

- Looking for Yvette? - Yes, I called her home, ...

- ... but she wasn't there. - I think she had to go to class.

If you see her, please have her call me at home right away.

- Thanks... - Why didn't you tell her where she was?

Maybe she doesn't know about Yvette's secret life.

Orange... white...

- Orange - Orange

- White - White

- Orange - Orange

White

Orange

White

- Orange... - Lower... you'll get more of her ass!

People no longer have a taste for that area.

- If that's the case... - Orange...

So, are you getting tired of looking at it through the lens?

We're done here, my eyes are starting to bug out. You were wonderful... thanks!

Aren't you ready yet, Yvette?

Open the panels.

- But I'm naked underneath... - It's doesn't matter.

Raise your arms.

In profile.

Turn right... that's it, just so, good!

Move your hair a little. Spread it out.

Bend your head to kiss yourself. Just so... just so.

You kiss quite well.

Now move... move... Also your head and arms, and toss your hair about.

Move to the music... in time to it.

Carress yourself...

Go ahead, push out your chest. Use your arms and hair. That's wonderful!

Everything is wonderful. Let me get the outline of your mouth.

Hold it... now look me in the eyes.

Open your mouth wide... like that!

Now we're getting there! Odalisque... do the odalisque.

Good!

Turn three-quarters...

That's it... look at the lens. Look away with your eyes wide open.

Look here.

Eyes... eyes! Those wonderful eyes! Work with your eyes, work with your eyes!

You're the bomb.. a real ingenue.

They like this in Europe. Your lips are magnificent, like de Schiele's.

No, no... again, again! Don't act like you're licking off your lunch.

Lick... and show me you're good at it! There... perfect! Now they really show up.

Show me your teeth!

Brava...

Now lie down.

Gently. Just let yourself go.

Yes, you pose very well.

I'll get like this.

I'm sweating to death!

Hold it... do something with your arms. Wonderful!

- Yes... - Luis, why don't you leave?

Am I bothering you?

Your lips ...

... work them.

Sit up... like that.

No, leave your hand on your forehead.

Good! Lean back.

Lean all the way back.

Lose your inhibitions. Look here.

Imagine that you're making love. No, that's not enough... that's not enough.

Come on, get yourself together. Look into the lens.

That's not bad... that's more like it. There... that's great!

You'll be completely spent by the time we finish.

Let's try from this side.

Like that... let yourself go.

Come on, good! Come on, come on, come on, come on...

- Next... what are you doing? - It's too hot!

Okay, I think I still have the strength for Sonia.

What's the deal with an umbrella and a bare ass?

- My pants weren't ready. - Not ready? Get them right now!

- But isn't our little Sonia delicious? - Open the umbrella while we're waiting for the pants.

It'll make a nice cover photo!

- Can someone help me fasten my top? - I will...

It's strange, but I've never undressed a woman.

- You wouldn't know how. - This would be good for Acapulco.

And you can complete the look with this sombrero.

Phone...

- Hello? Yvette, it's for you. - Thank you. Hello? Brigette?

Come to the Institute? Yes, thanks.

She came back ahead of time. Something must have happened.

Yvette! You can't go out in the street like that.

- Who's that? Back already? What happened? - Good morning, Sophie.

You weren't there long, this time.

Draw me a quick bath, and make it hot.

Everything's changed.

So the Count is no longer the one who'll take care of everything.

- Sophie! - Yes, Madam?

- Fix me something to eat. - Would you like a nice hot soup?

Yes!

That must be Yvette. Bring me phone!

Okay...

- Here you go ... - Hello, Yvette?

Who?

Ah, Doctor Reiter.

Oh my God, that's bad news!

Has he been hospitalized?

That's true, it was a long night. And there'll be no more nights like that.

Unfortunately, no. But I thought I'd better tell you he's in a convalescent home.

- For which I billed him six thousand. - I hope there's no way to trace anything, Albert.

What about the money my father gave her?

- Bank receipts? - It's unlikely your mother will find anything.

Don't worry, I know the checks to the lady were cashed in an illegal gambling house.

What a terrible thing! Who could have imagined?

She didn't have to worry about a thing with such a robust man.

But she has many friends who won't abandon her, including all her other suitors.

Enough... now the front!

No, not so tense. Relax your muscles.

- Stretch out, stretch out... - How long was she my father's lover?

More than three years?

Hey, that hurts! I think that's about right.

I'm a good friend of your father. He told me about her... said she was fabulous.

- I need to do all these tense muscles... - It doesn't help, and it hurts too much.

I'm afraid it's appendicitis.

Your appendix is on the right...

... in the front. Now just relax.

- Where did the woman come from? - It's a mystery. She just appeared one day.

But from the beginning she aimed at high society. And she knew how to make a name for herself.

Undoubtedly beautiful and charming. You can understand that.

- Looking for someone to keep her as a luxury item. - That's right.

And she has a niece who's grown up while attending school.

Yvette? Yes I saw her once in Lombardy. She seemed like a nice little girl.

Nice and beautiful... she's perfect. A rare kind of girl.

But it remains to be established whether she's blessed with ingenuity or with cunning.

I see, so you'd say you know her quite well?

Unfortunately, no.

Not yet.

There, finished!

- How do you feel? - You're sure the appendix is on the right?

That depends on which appendix you're referring to.

- Has something unpleasant happened? - It was a disgrace, a total disgrace.

I had to say farewell to that rooster. Yvette, how could you afford a dress like that?

I've never seen that dress. Don't tell me there's a man.

- Do you like it? - Look, you can't be buying new dresses now.

I just came into a little money. I got it at Emily's boutique.

What? Why are you crying?

Nothing, nothing. Why don't you stay with me for a few days? It feels like the world has turned against me.

Of course I will, Mama. I understand.

- Were you expecting a vistor? - I almsot forgot.

It's a business appointment. Meanwhile, go to your apartment to get your things.

He looks tasty...

- Not like she was at the seaside. - Take one, please.

One of Sofia's specialties.

Please, Mr. von Hallstein.

- Doctor. - Thank you.

As I told Madam, Giorgio's health wouldn't allow him...

Never mind!

But there's no hurry, my dear Doctor. We can discuss this at another time.

- Perhaps at your study? - I read about this.

That's right, she doesn't worry about her figure.

- My niece is such a glutton. - With that mouth?

It's not my fault.

- It runs in the family. Another piece for you? - Yes, thank you.

Careful, you'll knock over the cup with your sleeve!

But the cup survived. Thank you.

Girls today are mad for that kind of finery.

- And you don't like how it exposes her bottom. - Every generation has its little weaknesses.

- Isn't that so? - Which can also be said of that woman.

The father had the money, but not the son.

I see... Mama wants Peter, and the Doctor wants her. What a trip!

I wouldn't be wrong in thinking he's watching how I walk.

- Yvette, is that vodka? - Just to calm the nerves.

- That's a lovely dress. - You care for a drink?

- Yes, thank you... bourbon. - And you?

No, thank you.

What an idiot! Why didn't he turn around ...

... instead of looking down?

Strong legs. And China skin.

Madam?

Faced with this kind of temptation, and how could anyone resist?

Because I know you're starving?

- And you, Doctor? - No thank you.

Bourbon. You really don't want a drink?

- This is enough. - To your health!

Unfortunately I have to go. I have several appointments.

I'm sorry. However, what I said earlier still stands.

Please, if you'd rather not walk, Yvette is going downtown, too.

That's true. You took the words out of my mouth. I was about to ask the Doctor myself.

Sophie, Doctor Reiter's coat.

I hope that Albert doesn't jump her in his car.

I can't decide if the gentleman is annoyed or not.

- So, I'll come to see you in your study? - Of course.

- Can I call you later to go out somewhere? - Are you in a rush?

- See you later. - Goodbye. - Ciao.

- I appeciate your coming to my house. - I'm familiar with the situation.

She's a nice girl.

Actually that shouldn't surprise me.

Her father was also very kind.

And I find she looks a lot like him.

Too much, perhaps.

I suppose you'd know if he has a girlfriend?

Oh, Peter? That's a danger he seems to have avoided so far.

You'll need to move your hand, or else I won't be able to shift gears.

Then don't shift, let me do it.

Are you always like this when you ride in a car with someone?

Depends on the length of their miniskirt.

What are you doing tonight? Can we go to the cinema or the theater?

I like the theater, but I already made another commitment for this evening.

Of course...

For Christmas, get yourself a pair of gloves for those frozen hands.

- It's true... about her mother. She knows. - She may suspect, but there's no reason to worry.

I asked Albert... Doctor Reiter, to look into your finances.

I must be crazy to leave this house.

We've become so attached to it.

It looks like we may have to move out tomorrow morning.

- My latest abandonment. - I won't abandon you.

So stop crying.

You're so kind ...

You deserve a kiss for that.

Stop, wipe away those tears.

What are you doing?

- Wait, I wasn't thinking about this... - I can't think about anything else!

- But I was only trying to console you. - Do it like this, ...

- ... it's the best way to console me. - There's that woman who runs around the house.

Don't worry about her. She has her instructions.

- Aren't you concerned, doing this so casually? - It's like a trip to Acapulco.

- But you have to fly to go there. - And you still ask why?

When you've finished with your little Satyricon, we'll talk more about this.

- The cheek! - What's up?

- You seem somewhat annoyed. - Everything's gone wrong.

Hello, is Doctor Fink in the office?

You don't know where to find him? Who cares if I'm his patient or not?

Calm down, calm down! You called, and here I am.

- Would you fix me a drink? - How about a whiskey?

Sure.

- Here's your pills. - Thanks...

With ice?

That's can wait...

Here's how it is with men. Once you've taken a woman to bed, she becomes your property.

Especially when that man was her first?

That's how it should be.

No, stop. We had some bad news today. She won't be going to Acapulco anymore.

So I'll have to spend my holidays consoling my mother.

Don't tell me your mother wants for anything?

You know her lover, ...

... the Count. He's gravely ill.

Ow, ow...

- She better plan on getting a job. - Stop ...

- She just needs another sugar daddy. - You're joking, but it's a tragedy for my mother.

She was always looking for financial security.

And what did she find? Nothing. She even has to leave her home, now.

- She set some money aside, right? - What, with her lifestyle?

You know everyone else thinks she's my aunt?

Only you know that she's my mother.

It's a secret I'll take to my grave.

Anyway, I don't want to find myself like that when I'm her age.

Dear Ophelia, I promise you won't end your days in a convent... if you'll just drink this.

Hello? Ah, good morning!

No, I have no commitments.

The experts say prolonged exposure to loud music produces erotic side effects.

So that's why you brought me here?

No, because I don't believe a bit of it. Care to dance?

It's a bit of a shock to see him with someone like Yvette.

He's worth a fortune... in here more often than his father was.

- Has it taken effect yet? - No, I don't believe it has.

- That's what I thought. - Those experts don't know anything.

Then it's pointless to stay here.

I say we go somewhere else.

I hope you didn't go to all that trouble just to take me to your house?

No, in fact I practically begged you not to accept my proposition.

At least you don't need to worry about roommates and all their trash.

It's better this way. I don't have those kind of problems.

Mother of God! You scared me!

Excuse me, but when I'm knitting I forget that other people exist.

Here...

Thanks.

Excuse me, I couldn't help but notice... I see you're very young.

You might find these books of interest.

No, I just put it ...

Latin Rome ...

Here it is, the Kinsey Report on Women, ...

... and Male Impotence. You can only find these in certain places.

Something for everyone. For educated people.

I can recommend these as true literature, without reservation.

You're very kind. If anyone ever complains, I'll look you up.

- May I have a look? - Of course, Miss.

I just want to help. In a nutshell, something can go wrong and you won't know what to do.

- Does the book tell you what to do? - We're not interested.

- Tightwad! - Thanks, but for now we're not interested.

- I thought you had a sense of humor. - Yes, and he's lacking in two other senses.

He's impotent and a sex fiend.

- Why are you stopping? This isn't my home. - In love, as in politics, anything goes.

Take me home, please!

Stop, Peter! Please don't do this.

- But I really like you. - Is that a declaration of love?

- Don't say you haven't noticed? - This is enjoyable, but ...

Alright then...

- You didn't sound very convincing. - What do you want me to say, that I plan to ruin you?

That'd be more honest, but how long would it last? I'll wind up in the tabloids like all your other women.

- This week's girlfriend. - I understand. It's probably best we go.

The maid is still up and the light is on.

There's an event at the museum of modern art tomorrow evening.

- Why do you still want to see me? - Let's say you've aroused my curiosity.

What would you like, a guarantee of marriage in writing?

I don't know yet. Call me tomorrow, okay?

Don't you think it's time to throw a party and have some friends in?

Would it be okay if I invited Peter?

- Peter? - Yes, Peter... von Hallstein's son.

While you think about it, would you scrub my back?

Where did you get that crazy idea?

What's crazy about it? He's a nice boy who might prove useful.

And he just happens to be loaded... Ow! I'll thank you to pay attention!

It's clear that he really likes me.

- And I think I have a crush on him. - When did you see him?

This evening, we went out together.

Don't get excited if he's paid you a compliment. It doesn't mean he's willing to marry you.

You deserve better.

Who can say? Would you please hand me a towel?

I just don't want you to be disappointed.

If he does marry, he'll choose someone of his own social class, right?

Sometimes I don't understand you. His father liked you so much that he wanted to take you to Acapulco.

I could do just as well, right?

I don't want to hear that playboy talking about how dear you are to him.

He's the type that doesn't love anyone, but rather has to have many women.

Some women like brief commitments.

- What do you mean? - Nothing... goodnight.

Yeah, but last night she turned me down.

Why didn't you pull out your usual line? "Don't you love me, don't you love me?"

- Too much effort for a one night stand. - Could it be you're becoming an honest man?

I understand that she's been studying at an English college for a few years.

If I were young again, I'd enroll in the school in Lazio! Oh, God!

- Why? - What's this?

Your vitamins, Doctor.

Anyway, I can't get her out of my mind.

- This has never happened to me. - Maybe you're in love.

- No, but I like her... she's different. - You've fallen for her.

I'll admit I may have, but I'll keep my cool. I do find her physically attractive.

- Only physically? - What's more, she has the strength to resist me.

Last night, for example, I would have been slapped if we'd been at the cinema.

Of course, what did I tell you? You may think she's just after your money.

You find her a challenge, but if you propose to get what you want, you might learn otherwise.

Maybe that's why I think about her so often.

Do you know, she actually managed to get me to agree not to try and take her to bed?

Or is she just trying to put me down in her own innocent way?

She seems to be acting in good faith.

But then she has that aunt named Olga de Winter.

Olga de Winter? She's too shrewd to teach anyone her trade secrets.

Let's go to the sauna. Anyway, that one's trying to get her claws into me.

- What is it? - I think it must have a symbolic meaning. Come on!

- Good evening! - Good evening...

- Or, Mr. von Hallstein ... - Good evening.

- Hello! - Hello...

If you're looking for a man. If you're looking for a woman.

This is the place for you.

Yvette! Yvette!

Peter, I'm here.

Peter... I'm here.

Peter, where you are?

You're not dreaming.

This is about creating contact among us.

I'm here, if you want me...

I'll have to think about it...

Yvette! Yvette!

Peter...

If you're looking for a man. If you're looking for a woman.

This is the place for you.

- Why meet like this? - Quickly... !

Yes, I can wait no longer!

- I don't think there's anything worth seeing here. - You've got a better idea?

- You want to go to my place? - Sure!

So, is Giorgio back from his trip?

- Doctor? - No thank you.

- If you want to, you may leave. - Thank you, Madam.

Just in time for the last show. And it's a great movie!

Every piece of furniture, every painting in this house is a memory.

He told me you'll be forced to give up everything.

That's exactly what I'll have to do.

We no longer have the money to live like this.

Women have resources that men will never have.

And you've shown that you know how to use them.

You find me alone, without the support of an intelligent man.

Can I look to you for advice?

Whenever you want, and I won't charge a fee.

You're very handsome, as well as kind.

I never thought of myself as handsome.

Oh, yes... I think you are!

I don't mind the fee, but you need to earn it.

- I'm in no hurry. - Just take your time.

You'll soon have me naked.

- You must be a little crazy. - Yes, I was born that way. But you... !

You're driving me wild!

It's too bad... That you're not a millionaire, like Giorgio!

The way the stairs are laid out, they seem like teeth.

This is very nice.

Come on!

I'd make a feast out of this one!

If you want, you can stay for the weekend.

We have the east wing to ourselves.

- What do you have to drink? - Look around, you'll find everything you need.

I'll be right back and pick this stuff up.

Don't be too long...

Did you find a drink?

Yvette?

You're so beautiful!

The Birth of Venus! Just between us, I like that theme.

Let me have my drink ...

You might not know this, but I prefer lying down.

I don't know how to begin.

I'll give you a private lesson.

- You know, I like this. - I tried to tell you ...

- Could you fall in love with me? - What makes you think I'm not already in love?

And if I found that you were, ...

- ... I'd go right to your aunt and ask for your hand. - Then you can ask her tonight.

- My mother will be so happy when you ask her. - Your mother?

Yes, she's secretly posing as my aunt, in order to appear younger.

- She's just the type to do that. - Why do say that?

You pictured me in front of your mother with a bouquet of flowers, all dressed in black?

- What's so ridiculous about that? - I'd say just about everything!

You actually believed I was in love with you?

To the point of getting married among the orange blossoms?

We'd have to hire someone to walk you down the aisle.

- What! You'd bribe my mother? - Oh stop, it would only be for appearances!

- To play my father? - Oh, and just who is your father?

- For all I know, you and I may be brother and sister. - You're as big a prick as they said you were!

You think we're living in Turkey?

Where are you going? Sure, take my car!

Yvette!

Has Doctor Fink called?

It's like trying to breathe in a swamp in here!

Open up! Let me into my bedroom!

All of you, get out! What a pigsty!

This is disgusting!

Hey, calm down. Did things go wrong with the billionaire playboy?

- Right now I'm so angry I could kill him! - I'm sorry, would you repeat that?

You've got plenty of money. You can marry whomever you like.

- So how can you hope to succeed? - He's the sole heir to von Hallstein's billions.

Peter? You plan to snare him and his fortune?

I haven't told him yet.

Stop... that's cold!

But it does smell good.

You'll get this stuff in his eyes... Now get out of here!

Hello? Oh, it's you...

Why didn't you return home? I just spoke to Peter.

He said he's looked for you everywhere.

- What happened? - We had a discussion.

I'll tell you everything tomorrow. Yes... good night.

- What did you discuss? - Some unpleasant things about my mother.

Yes, hello? What do you want?

Your car is fine, undamaged, and the top is closed. Are you happy?

Alright, alright. So, you want to become Baroness von Hallstein? Let's drink to that.

What makes you think that? Hello? You found what?

You left your hat. And most of your clothes.

It seems you have company?

It's the cat?

The cat says he wants to talk to you.

Wretch!

You can pick the car up whenever you want.

- No, don't hang up. - Goodbye, and have fun!

Tell him to come to your mother's house.

Yvette? Are you still there?

Alright, if you really want to see me, come to my mother's house tomorrow.

Otherwise, some other time.

That's enough of him. How about paying me some attention?

Excuse me, what did you say?

See you tomorrow. Sleep well.

Can you keep those hands to yourself? Yes or no? I thought I put on a good act.

Remember, to ensnare the sons of wealthy fathers ...

... you have to be very skilled, and remind yourself they're not as stupid as they seem.

I'll know what I'm doing. You know the kind of man I want to marry?

Very rich... and very generous.

Then you'd better plan on wearing out three men.

Coffee... so you don't go brain-dead.

I know what they're doing, but not why. Can you tell me what makes them do it?

- Why do you want to know? - I'm just curious.

Peter von Hallstein.

For Yvette!

Did you bring some friends?

- Why are you swaying about like that, mama? - Yvette?

The sky looks funny tonight. There are all those circles that turn... and turn...

Yvette, you're drunk!

This will make you feel a little better.

We escaped. We all came to life. And we've all returned.

The way ahead has been smoothed.

- Rain falls. - Rain falls.

- Rivers flow. - The winds blow.

We disappear as we arrived.

What are you talking about? Such nonsense. Sophie?

- Madam? - Show these gentlemen to the door.

As you say. She asked you to leave her home! Does this look like an insane asylum?

Out, out, out! This place will reek of your bodies.

- What's the matter, my child? - I don't know why everything's spinning around.

Here, swallow this.

- Was it something I did? - No, I just wanted to get back at Peter.

Get back at Peter?

So I smoked some hashish, but now I feel like throwing up.

Hashish, are you insane?

Sophie! Call the doctor! he must come immediately!

No, don't call Dr. Reiter. Call my friend, Dr. Fink.

It's good that your mother helped you clean out your stomach.

Otherwise, do the effects of the drug seem to have worn off?

Yes, but in hindsight I don't regret it. I was so sick I couldn't think about anything.

I threw up all those sad thoughts.

- I hope it convinced you that you really love him. - If I could only sure that it's alright to love him.

A little love isn't a bad thing, even for the son of a rich father.

Hold still. I'll give you a couple drops of atropine.

It will dilate your eyes so that your suitor will think you've had an overdose.

There you go...

Yes, in her delirium she called your name, and then you phoned ...

Why is she delirious?

Ah, my dear friend von Hallstein.

The test results were pretty straightforward. My concern now is for any after effects.

- Please, Doctor Fink. - Thank you.

- After effects... like what? - She may wake up with secondary manifestations.

- It was some bad hashish. - Hashish?

Why would she have turned to drugs?

From what your daughter tried to tell me, I sensed the cause was a deep unhappiness.

Do you know anything about that?

- No... maybe you know something? - No! I can't think of a thing.

Can I talk to her?

You go in to see her, but not for very long.

For now, she must have a good night's sleep. She should be better by tomorrow evening.

Yvette?

How are you, my love? I've never dreamed you'd do something like this!

I didn't mean to hurt you.

Yvette!

I cleared my calendar so that I could look for you. Why are you trying to stay away from me?

I said I was sorry, alright? And your mother approves of your seeing me.

I was stupid to have talked of marriage.

We'd only known each other for a week.

- One week... so what? - Never mind, forget about it.

- If you want, I'll come to you. - I don't understand what you mean.

I mean, if you want, I'll go to bed with you. But I have to go to a party tonight.

You can come and pick me up. Then ...

Then we can go to your home afterwards. Would that make you happy?

- I dug them from our own beds. - They all look delicious.

- Please... - Well, since you went to all the trouble...

Sea strainers, eh? (i.e. oysters)

- I don't know, he didn't tell me... - He brought someone else, it's no longer a secret.

- All alone, and bored? - Somewhat....

- Well, there's a lot of talk about you. - I've gotten used to it.

I never worry about what people say about me.

Why didn't you come to see me?

Perhaps you were disappointed the last time?

No, I'd rather you came to my place.

But you must call, first.

- Did you forget to put something on? - Like what, darling?

- Do you like it here? - See how cute those two are?

- Can we take them with us when we leave? - Take them with us?

- Where to? - To your house, right?

No fair! That's the third time it's pointed at me!

- No, it's all on the up and up. - Now you have go in....

- Please, don't take that off! - Relax, it's the rules....

Everyone wants to see you go in!

They look bigger in the pool.

I don't think so...

Why is it always the same thing? They should look for new sensations.

Like I do.

Please, have some champagne! It's hot in there...

- Hey, I want some, too! - That's mine, you can't have it all.

You can spare half a glass. Stay there...

- Was that a greeting? - Yes...

Gentlemen, your attention!

I'm sorry for the interruption, but we're about to start the biggest auction of the century!

Start the bidding gentlemen. Why not start with you, sir?

It's time to dig into your wallets for this wonderful creature.

- 100 Marks. - 100 Marks... you're a real miser!

That would be like giving it to you, my dear lady, not even covering the value of her bones.

- 100 more! - 100 more?

It's worth far more than another 100, sir.

My dear sir, I'd buy it for that price, too. Look at the interplay of color and flesh.

Think about the current price of modern art. What we have here is a Toulouse Lautrec in the flesh!

- 250! - There, finally a connoisseur!

- Why aren't you wearing a bra? - I don't care if people can see through my blouse.

It took a lot of courage to dress like that. How much longer will you pursue this strategy?

Until he asks me to become Mrs. von Hallstein.

- Inga, would you like to come to the sauna with me? - I'd love to.

- Just what I wanted to do! - Let's all go to the sauna!

- Would you like something to drink? - I don't think so.

- Come on, let's go! - I want to stay here.

If you don't move, you deviant, I'll slap you in front of everyone!

What right do you have to slap me?

Things might be different if we had any plans for the future.

I don't care if people think I went to bed with you.

But you needn't concern yourself with things that haven't happened.

Peter!

- Wait up! Excuse me. - Good evening, Madam...

Forget about her. Let's go...

Hey, where are you running to? What's wrong?

- You and your advice! I shouldn't have listened! - Now I'm to blame, eh?

Do you want me to take you home?

Yes, but not to my apartment.

Here, you need a drink.

It will calm your nerves.

Don't you realize it was a serious mistake to let her see you angry?

- Yvette will make use of that. - I realize now how cunning she is!

I'm sorry. I forget she's your daughter.

You are naive. You don't understand she did all this just to make you jealous.

- But let's talk about something else. - So what is Yvette doing right now?

Don't worry about her. Yvette's just a girl, and you need a woman.

- A woman who can spare you from all the drama. - May I quote you?

If I see her again, I'll slap her!

- Maybe I was wrong to leave her there. - I'm not worried, and I'm her mother.

Would you help me with the clasp?

No, this is absurd. I love Yvette.

Yvette!

Hey, I was right in front of you!

In his shirtsleeves in this freezing weather! Totally mad!

Hello, is Yvette there?

Peter's been looking for you. He wants you to call him.

You want to explain why you've been in here for an hour?

Since when do you come here so early in the morning?

There was a time when a person could get some sleep here.

I told him I didn't know anything; that he should check at your aunt's house, but not right away.

Just disconnect the damn thing!

It's my aunt... I'm not here.

Hello? Oh, good morning, Mrs. de Winter.

No, I have no idea when she'll return.

Why hasn't she returned?

As soon as she does, please tell her to call me right away!

Madam, I'll put this smoking jacket in with the things belonging to Mr. Thater's father.

Alright, who's the thief? Every time I look for something, there's never anything left!

Calm down. A bunch of my friends came to see me yesterday. I had to give them something, right?

Well, since your guests ate everything, you can go hungry.

- You never returned my bra! - Still fighting over that bra.

- Why don't you buy your own? - Don't touch me!

Alright, the next one who starts something will get kicked out!

- Would you like some coffee? - If there's a clean cup.

- Is that what's bothering you? - Nothing in this house is clean.

- Here ... - Thanks.

- If it's for me, I don't feel like talking. - All right.

They used all of this too. From this day on, I'm not buying any more groceries. Got that?

- I think she's there. - But they all deny it.

Then console yourself with her mother. If I were in your place, that's what I'd do.

- You're welcome to her, my friend. - Thanks...

- Have you seen Yvette? - Not since the Count's heart attack.

- Do you know where she is? - She didn't come home after the party.

She seems to have disappeared.

The police stopped by.

They found her abandoned car with this bag on the seat.

Yvette should be more careful with her things.

- The de Winter residence. - Is this Mrs. de Winter?

- Yes? - This is Doctor Fink's clinic.

- The Doctor asked me to call. - What is itl?

You need to get over here right away.

Yes...

Why didn't you call me sooner, Madam?

I''m sorry, but I was out of my mind. Will she recover?

- Of course, but she's had a bad time. - What is it?

- The test results are negative. - Thank you.

My responsibility was limited to calling the family.

I would never have believed it. That Yvette would try to kill herself.

Take this...

He's coming!

Cover up...

Come in...

- I just spent a terrible half hour! - Because of me?

- It's all my fault, darling. - No, I behaved badly.

- I stopped by your place last night, but... - But?

They treated me like one of your women.

I had no idea you'd been there, because I was looking for you everywhere.

I was going crazy, ... but now we're together.

- For how long... forever? - Yvette, my baby!

Why did you do something so foolish? How could you?

You tell me! Anyway, Peter and I are engaged.

I... ?

May I call you mother?

- This looks horrible with its black bow. - Who is it from?

Please...

It's never for me...

- Sophie? - Madam?

Is this a gift from an old friend of Yvette's?

I'd like to add a new clasp made with an emerald. Wouldn't that make a nice wedding present?

I wouldn't bother. Her husband will load her down with jewelry.

- All right. Thanks for your advice. - Even though you never follow it.

My niece is getting married and her husband will buy her a real one.

But for the moment she'll have to be content wearing this imitation.

Imitation? But Madam, this is real. It was purchased here.

- I remember it quite well. - You're sure it's authentic?

She always told me it was imitation.

No, no, Madam. I recognize the necklace. I have no doubt.

Or, this sapphire bracelet. It was also purchased here.

Blue-white diamond, two and a half carat, modern cut. We sold it just a short time ago.

- And could you say how much it cost? - I certainly could!

- No, that's the right length. - Then you'll have to wear tights.

No, I just won't wear any panties!

- Ah, mama, do you like my dress? - Leave us alone for a moment.

- Sophie? - Yes, come with me.

What's the matter, don't you like it? Maybe he needs to let it out a little more.

Shame on you!

- I was wrong, you're even more skillful than me! - Mama?

- Do you recognize these? - They're my jewelery, why?

All costume jewelry, right? This necklace is worth 20 thousand Marks!

Here... the bracelet. 6,000!

And this diamond? I never had one like this!

Yes, you're right!

- Then can you tell me how you got them? - I got them a little at a time.

- What do you mean, a little at a time? - I was creating my dowery.

You bought your own dowery?

No, mama, please don't cry. After all, I was only trying to follow your example.

- I really do love you, mama. - Only because you have to!

It's a fact... and you love me.

Hold it right there for a moment!

My compliments. I didn't realize you were part of the plot.

Miss Yvette!

Excuse me, Madam Yvette... it's going to take me a while before I get used to calling you Madam.

It would have been a shame if you'd left these behind. Here ...

Let's go ...

Good... everything went according to plan!

THE END