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(soothing jazz music)

[Tina] Senora.

I've put the doctor's supper in the oven.

Good idea, Tina. Thank you.

Oh, you can go off to bed, if you like.

[Tina] Thank you, Senora. Goodnight.

Goodnight.

(sullen music)

(door opens)

(door closes)

[Diego] I'm home!

Hello, darling!

I thought you'd never get home.

Feeling all right? - Ah, so tired.

(chuckles)

I had a hell of a day.

How was the new surgeon?

The new surgeon? (Chuckles) He's more like a butcher.

(Christina chuckles)

All these young medics

seem to have something wrong with them.

Well, don't misunderstand me.

It is not that they are young, they are simply unprepared.

When they get here, they barely know

how to handle a scalpel.

So, what did you do today?

A lot of things.

Uh, I played tennis. - Mm-hm.

I had a swim, too.

I almost forgot, Josephine and I made a date to play gin.

(chuckles) Great.

Let me warn you, this time you are not going to beat me.

You always say that, but you never get on top.

I wouldn't be so sure about that, if I were you.

(water splashes)

(sultry jazz music)

(heavy breathing)

(grunts)

(sighs)

(kiss)

You're wonderful, sweetheart.

Let's go to sleep now, huh?

I have a very tough day tomorrow.

Oh, yes, I almost forgot.

Andrea Belsiani is coming over for lunch.

Belsiani?

Why, yes, I saved his life a year ago.

He called me this morning, he wants to see me.

You don't normally bring your patients home to lunch.

Well, wait until you meet him.

You will agree with me.

Oh.

Goodnight, my love.

(sighs)

(sullen music)

I would certainly be dead,

if it hadn't been for your husband.

Nonsense. What saved you was your amazing character.

To see you now, nobody would believe

you were at death's door such a short time ago.

Mm-hm.

I guess the reason I'm here is to lay the ghost

of that memory.

Andrea was telling me he moved here to our little town.

Ah, and, uh, what is your occupation now?

Fashion. I work for a dress shop.

[Diego] Fascinating.

I'm sure Christina would love it.

I would! If Andrea would have me.

Oh, I couldn't refuse you anything.

I'm so in debt to your husband.

That's enough with these compliments.

I would rather think of you as a friend

than as a patient.

Unfortunately, I have to go back to the clinic now.

We could continue our conversation, uh, let's say,

Sunday afternoon at the club, huh?

What do you think, Christina?

Okay with me, if it's okay with Andrea.

Oh, yes, fine with me.

Please, don't move.

Don't you even have time for your coffee?

(chuckles) I wish, but not really.

I've got another patient waiting for me.

Excuse me for a second.

- Is there any champagne? - Yes, sir.

Good. Serve it cold.

[Tina] Yes, sir.

(Andrea sighs)

Diego is always so busy.

[Andrea] He often leaves you alone, does he?

No. I'm very busy, too.

[Andrea] Perfect.

Leave us.

Yes, Tina. Go ahead.

I like to celebrate important meetings in the right way.

Are you always so overbearing?

No. Only when I think it worthwhile.

Then let's drink to the occasion.

No, not to the occasion.

To your beauty.

(glasses clink)

Now if you don't mind, I'd like to get a little rest.

As you wish.

We'll expect you at the club, my husband and I, on Sunday.

Goodbye till then, Christina.

(melancholy music)

(phone dial clicks)

(phone clacks)

Forgive me...

But you're the only person I really care for,

and I want you desperately.

But don't come to me out of pity.

I don't want that.

What would Flavia have to say about that?

She would scratch her eyes out.

I think so.

You know, Josephine, I love my husband

and I have been faithful to him,

but (sighs) this boy, Andrea, you met him this morning...

I find him very attractive.

It's better to live with remorse than with regret.

Who said that? Confucius?

No, I did.

(Christina chuckles)

(soothing jazz music)

Good morning, Flavia. Josephine will be here soon.

She is with Christina. They are changing.

By the way, do you know that Jo won again?

It's most impossible to beat her.

May I introduce you to Andrea Belsiani?

Very good friend of ours. - How do you do?

Get me an ice cream, Diego.

I'm so sorry I'm late. I overslept.

(sighs) Please forgive me, I have to go.

Albert, uh, would you please bring the lady

the ice cream she usually has?

Thank you.

Would you please tell Christina I had to go to the clinic?

She'll have to take a cab to go home.

I'll take her home, if you like.

That's very nice of you, Andrea.

Now, be a good boy, huh?

Yes.

Goodbye.

I hope to see you soon. Arrange it with Christina.

Okay.

I'm sorry I kept you waiting, my love.

Where's Diego?

He had to rush off to the clinic.

Oh.

- I'll take you home. - Thank you.

So, we can go? - Sure.

Now, listen here, you little slut.

If I see you batting your eyes at another pair of pants,

I'll scratch your eyes out.

You belong to me.

Don't be jealous, Jo. You know I don't like men.

(birds tweet)

What a nice little car. Is it English?

Yes, I like English cars.

I prefer fast cars, but Diego is so careful.

He hates speeding.

(car door slams)

Well, why don't we take advantage of the situation?

It'll be our little secret.

[Christina] You mean this little car can move?

You'd be surprised what this little car can do.

(Christina chuckles)

(smooth jazz music)

(engine roars)

(car door opens)

(hand brake clicks)

(car door slams)

(car door opens)

(brooding jazz music)

You're like some wild animal.

Excited.

Wanting to be free.

You're flirting with capture.

(breathes heavily)

(music intensifies)

(Christina sighs)

(Christina breathes heavily)

(Christina moans)

(Christina breathes heavily)

(Christina moans)

(car door closes)

(car door opens)

(car door closes)

(car starts)

That was very foolish.

It would've been foolish not to.

I love my husband very much.

(brooding piano music)

It's not often I have the pleasure

of waiting for you to come home.

I'm sorry, we stopped for a while to talk

and I did not realize it was so late.

Hey, aren't I getting a kiss tonight?

(chuckles)

Oh! Did the operation go all right?

Yes, yes.

Fortunately, it was not as serious

as we thought it might have been.

(brooding piano music)

- Diego? - Yes?

What about you and me taking a trip together?

A trip?

But what about the clinic? My work?

Oh, God, the clinic.

You spend your whole life in the clinic.

If I ask you to leave it for a moment so we can be together,

you look at me as if I'm crazy!

No, believe me, I couldn't think of anything nicer.

But, uh, you must try to understand,

I have my responsibilities.

(sighs)

I promise you,

we will go away together.

But not right now.

Forgive me. It's obvious that I need to get rest.

And I want to be with you. - Yes.

What you need now is a good night's rest.

Okay.

I'll go to bed. - All right.

I stay here a little longer and then I join you.

[Christina] All right.

(footsteps recede)

(rising piano scale)

Ciao, Christina.

Good morning, Andrea. My husband isn't here.

I didn't come here to see Diego.

I want to be alone. I'm not feeling my best this morning.

You won't even notice I'm here.

Let me share your paradise.

Well, if you'll be quiet, you can stay.

(Diego sighs)

It must be great to grow up rich.

Sometimes you're very immature.

I'm just trying to imagine what it's like

to be a kid with all this.

I lived in a big house like this when I was a child,

with a garden, but the only thing I felt was lonely.

I remember that whenever I could, I'd run up to the wall,

climb up on the top and watch the children playing

in the street.

The first time I fell in love, it was like that.

I saw him from the wall.

- It must have been awful. - No, not really.

He was my link with the world outside.

He used to tell me stories about things he did.

His adventures.

And I told him about my French lessons,

tennis and things like that.

What happened in the end?

[Christina] We grew up.

I grew up without walls.

But I was happiest when I was far from home.

There was a gang of us, always in trouble.

We used to steal the washer woman's clothes

when she took a dip in the lake.

And then she'd chase us, naked, through the woods.

(Christina chuckles)

Christina.

(sultry jazz music)

(Christina moans)

(Christina moans)

(Christina moans)

(birds tweet)

Thank you, Tina.

- Good morning. - Hello, darling.

How do you like our garden?

Oh, it's fine. It's very nice.

Oh, Andrea came to see you.

So he can stay here for lunch.

I'd love to.

But we are lunching at the club.

Well, then he can come with us to the club.

- I don't see why not. - All right.

Excuse me for a second. I'll go and change.

When do you think my wife

should come down to the dress shop?

Soon.

Very, very soon.

Yes, Venice is a marvelous place for a honeymoon.

Yes, it's a city of passion.

You can't help being in love.

Carlos, don't be so indiscreet. You'll make me blush.

(group chuckles) - Come on.

You're a big girl now,

so you can forget the false modesty.

Can't she, Andrea?

Women always prefer to show only their modest side.

What do you have to say about that, Christina?

I think, for a woman, modesty is a way

of defending herself against their own instincts.

[Andrea] The female of the species is like an iceberg,

with nine-tenths hidden beneath the surface.

Christina.

Surely a woman's instinct is more moderate than man.

After all, she is born to be a mother,

and to keep the home fires burning.

Well, Carlos, I didn't think you were so naive.

I mean, if it is true that the man is a leader,

the women is anything but passive.

Of course not. (Chuckles) If she runs a bordello.

(Andrea clears his throat)

My God, this is turning out to be a hornet nest.

Why don't we let the newlyweds find out for themselves

what marriage is all about?

(muffled chatter and laughter)

(glasses clink)

[Carlos] Cheers.

You are right.

Let's toast to their moment of love and happiness.

And ours.

To us.

Andrea, would you mind if I took advantage

of your presence here for a second time?

Don't tell me you have to leave already

and you want Andrea to take me home again.

It's a perfect opportunity for me to show you

the dress shop, Christina.

See? It's a neat solution.

(soft music from radio in foreign language)

Carlotta, will you go to the blue room?

Who's in there, Count Berti?

Yes, go, and keep him happy this time.

Don't worry about that.

Oh, ciao, Andrea. - Ciao.

Oh, so it's you. I haven't seen you in two days.

Did you miss me?

What a son of a bitch you are.

Well, that new client has arrived.

Ah. Perfect.

I have the woman with me. - Yes?

Have you reserved the special room?

- Yes. - Good.

Come and meet her.

(Francesca chuckles)

It's a great pleasure to have you here.

I hope you'll find everything to your taste.

I'm anxious to try on some of your clothes.

Why don't you show the senora into the private lounge?

Sure.

[Francesca] I'll send in the latest models.

Thank you.

Oh, I take a 2.

Oh, yes. Your size.

(door closes)

It looks like a secret meeting place for lovers.

Look, um...

Maybe you won't like this.

I have something I must ask you.

What?

It means a lot to me.

And more than that.

It gives me a living.

What are you trying to tell me?

I'll be with you in a minute.

(door opens)

Start undressing.

(door closes)

(smooth jazz music)

(door opens)

(door closes)

Isn't she terrific? - Mm-hm.

Look, uh, you can do whatever you want,

but don't take advantage of her.

I agreed already, remember?

(footsteps clack)

(door opens)

(door closes)

(brooding piano music)

(ice clacks)

(ice clacks)

(man moans)

(man moans)

(Christina gasps)

[Man] I never saw you before.

(chuckles) You're pretty good.

I like girls like you.

Yeah.

You really cooperate.

I'll ask for you the next time. (Chuckles)

(Christina sobs)

- Is that right? - Yeah, you did very well.

Well?

How was it?

You're disgusting, Andrea.

I never met anyone as perverse as you in my life.

You use me like an object.

But you liked it.

The idea of giving yourself to a total stranger

didn't bother you just now.

(slap)

Come on. Come on.

We will have nothing to talk about in the future!

Whatever you say.

(door slams)

(car engine revs)

- Hello, darling. - Hello.

What're you doing here?

I had a sudden desire to be with you.

I'll be with patients in a moment.

I can wait until you've finished.

What's wrong?

Oh, come on. Be a good girl.

Now, you go home and, uh, call your friends, all right?

And then, later on, the night will be ours.

(car door slams)

(blows Kiss)

(car engine roars)

(birds tweet)

(brooding piano music)

How do you like the surprise?

Andrea.

I'm so happy to see you again.

So am I.

Well, then let's have a drink.

Ah, thanks.

Everything is going well? - Yes, it is.

I've just got some new materials. Come down and take a look.

Andrea, Andrea. You are a shameless tempter. (Chuckles)

Oh, by the way, I have to make

some important telephone calls.

Will you excuse me? - Yes.

We have a conversation to finish, remember?

Did we? I thought we said everything we have to say.

Really?

You're looking stupendous. - You're looking stupendous.

(brooding piano music)

Everything can be easy between us now.

You'll be coming to the dress shop, won't you?

Don't ask me, please. I couldn't stand it.

Yes, you could. You could.

You're going to learn to love it.

(Christina gasps)

(door slams)

I'm so sorry I had to leave you two alone

together for such a long time,

but you know it's almost impossible to get off the phone

when I call the clinic.

Cheers.

(door slams)

Senora, we were expecting you.

Come in, please.

[Christina] Andrea called me.

We have some new models that you'll find very original.

I'm sure.

Your clothes are ready.

Perhaps Andrea...

[Francesca] Andrea will be with you soon.

Oh.

(door closes)

Pierra.

(door opens)

[Pierra] Ciao. My name is Pierra.

Ciao.

You are very beautiful.

Thank you.

Sure you haven't gotten me into a wrong room?

No.

I help you undress.

I see.

If you want.

(sultry jazz music)

(Diego blows kiss)

(door closes)

Your girlfriend's not bad.

I see you're beginning to enjoy it.

Isn't that what you wanted?

Okay. I'll take you home now.

I wouldn't want Diego to start getting ideas

about your absences.

(door closes)

(soft jazz music from radio)

(door closes)

- Andrea? - Yes?

[Francesca] I'd like a word with you.

Not now. I'm taking the lady home.

Carlotta can do that.

I want to see you urgently.

I'm quite sure that however urgent it is,

your words of wisdom can wait a little longer.

(door slams)

(curtain rings scrape)

Oh.

Is it time to wake up already?

- It's noon, Senora. - Noon?

Had anyone called? - The professor.

But he didn't want me to wake you.

If Mr. Belsiani calls, put him through at once.

[Tina] Very well, Senora.

(Christina sighs)

(brooding music)

(high-pitched unmelodious piano notes)

(Christina sighs)

Francesca, it's the Senora. She wants to speak to Andrea.

Oh, I'll go.

Good evening. I'm glad you're here.

This is a pleasant surprise.

I was passing this way and I thought I'd drop in

to say hello to Andrea.

Andrea's not here at the moment.

Now and then he has to take care of his many duties for us.

May I be of service to you? - Oh, no.

It was nothing important.

Oh, do stay. You'll be pleased, we have new clients.

And I know you're going to find them most exciting.

Well...

I could wait.

I'm glad. Your room is ready and waiting.

No need to add that our clients are going to be

overjoyed to find you here.

Come.

Make yourself at home, won't you?

(door closes)

(door opens)

(door closes)

[Man] You're still dressed, kid?

Hey.

Have you lost your tongue?

New to the game.

Skinny, but uh, pretty.

Now, uh, strip. I haven't got all day.

And play with yourself.

You are too jealous,

and that doesn't work in this business.

Remember our pact.

That apply to your senora? Aren't you jealous about her?

You're losing your sense of proportion.

That woman is a potential gold mine for both of us.

She belongs to another world and she needs careful handling.

That must be why you think you can disappear

for complete days and complete nights on end.

She has a different mentality.

It takes gentle persuasion to get her used to all this.

You sound pretty sure, don't you?

Mm-hm.

You have a surprise.

(door opens)

There.

Take a look.

What the hell do you think you're doing?

You see?

Now that you've shown her the way to come,

it's impossible for her not to.

I wish I could get it into your skull.

She's not like the others.

That's what you think.

She's a very good, capable actress.

Anyone would think she was a lady,

unless they saw what she was doing.

Well, it's none of your goddamn business.

You get your percentage and I do what I like.

That's right, I'm supposed to keep quiet and watch

while this wanton hussy steals your affection.

Make a note that you're in debt,

and you owe me a lot, Andrea.

Don't forget that I brought you in here

and made you a partner, partner.

Can't you understand?

That woman is big business.

And I don't intend to lose it

because of your stupid jealousy.

So don't you forget.

You treat her like a lady. That's a warning.

(soft jazz music)

(Francesca pants)

(Francesca moans)

(Francesca moans)

(Francesca moans)

(Francesca moans)

(Francesca moans)

- You have beautiful legs. - Thank you.

[Man] And your face is beautiful.

- Oh, yeah, thank you. - Those eyes are special.

Those eyes are really very nice.

[Woman] You like the blonde or the brunette girls?

[Man] No.

[Woman] You don't understand English?

[Man] No, no.

German? (Man speaks in German)

Oh, then we can talk in German.

(speaks in German)

(man speaks in German)

I do like tall girls.

And you have a very, uh, interesting face.

Andrea! Are you glad to see me here?

No, certainly not.

Why not? I came to see you.

You listen to me now.

This is a thing I'm organizing. I make the rules.

You do only what I tell you to.

Get it?

(soft music from radio)

Carlotta!

Carlotta.

What is it?

I'm going out now. I won't be long.

You look after things, will you?

All right.

(door slams)

(car engine revs)

I don't understand why you get so upset with me.

Because I want you to obey me.

All right, but let's not talk about it anymore.

Call me soon.

(car door opens)

Ciao. - Ciao.

(car starts)

(gate squeaks)

(car engine revs)

(soft jazz music)

(Francesca pants and moans)

Andrea.

Don't tell me. I know you've fallen in love with Christina.

You are caught in the trap you designed.

I'm not gonna give you up, I promise.

You're the sun and the moon.

Don't make me sorry I was born, Andrea.

You must forget her.

Pretend you never saw her, Andrea.

Maybe we could sell all this, make a fresh start.

If the price is right, you and I could be very rich.

How can we?

You don't seem to realize you're a madam and I'm a pimp.

We're a couple of lousy bastards, you and I.

Oh, Andrea, I want to stop you from going.

I'll leave no stone unturned to keep you here.

Okay. Okay, Francesca.

Go ahead, do that.

(door opens)

(door closes)

(door opens)

(door closes)

- Is my room ready? - As always.

The woman is here already. She's inside.

(door opens)

(door closes)

(warm music)

(shouting and yelling from radio)

It's the biggest match of the year.

Boxing is such a violent sport,

but I have to admit it, it's very exciting.

Professor, you are wanted on the telephone.

(Diego sighs)

Hello? Yes, speaking.

My name would mean nothing to you,

but I am sure that what I have to tell you

will be of the utmost interest.

I don't understand. Who are you?

Oh.

All right.

Tomorrow morning at eight,

the southern entrance to the park.

I'll be there.

Yes. Thank you.

(sports commentary in foreign language)

(clock chimes rhythmically)

[Diego] Well, how is it going?

This is terrific. A fine fight.

[Christina] Do you have to go to the clinic?

No, no. Just somebody who wanted information.

It's a great fight.

(sports commentary in foreign language)

(soothing jazz music)

(melancholy piano music)

(car door slams) (car engine revs)

It's uncommon to come across a couple as well-matched

as you two seem to be.

Andrea is very young, but he knows exactly what he wants.

It's very hard not to obey him.

It wasn't meant as a reference to you and Andrea.

Well, what did you mean?

Well, our private feelings can lead us

into unexpected places like this,

and we build up a need to satisfy

a newly-acquired couple of vices.

Andrea doesn't mind one bit what he has to do for money.

No money passes between me and Andrea.

No, but it does between your husband and Andrea.

Would you say clearly what you have to say?

Don't tell me you mean you never realized everything

was arranged so your husband could see you with other men?

What?

You're lying!

Andrea and I have been having an affair,

but my husband doesn't know anything about it.

I'm sorry you've been misled.

You see, your husband hired Andrea to get you here.

The only affair he ever had was with money.

He'd do anything for cash.

(door opens)

Take a look. That's a two-way mirror.

They knew.

Both of them.

How stupid of me.

How blind.

Don't be upset. It's not worth it.

I thought you were aware of what was happening.

I've lived with Andrea for 10 years...

I see.

(door slams)

So that's what Diego was up to.

He has more imagination than I gave him credit for.

Knowing this,

I like him better.

I know. Thank you.

The funny thing is that I love him more now.

My interest as for Andrea is on the wane.

I like him physically. That's all.

We all have a voyeur inside of us.

Orientals are more aware of it than you people in the west.

Here.

Sniff some of this.

You will find out what it's like

to enjoy watching and being watched.

(teacup clinks)

(soft exotic music)

Maybe one day you'll love me, too.

Come on.

Don't spoil everything.

I love you, Josephine, but I think it would...

Be quiet.

Just watch this.

Watch this.

(Flavia sighs)

(Flavia breathes heavily)

(Flavia breathes heavily)

Ah. We've done very well, Christina.

They haven't a hope in Hell.

You always do well when the game gets complicated,

don't you, Andrea?

Gin.

(Diego sighs)

[Andrea] Gin.

[Diego] I hope you are luckier than I.

I ought to be lucky at cards,

by the way my love life is going.

Well, now and then,

there must be an exception to the rule, I guess.

Shall we play another hand?

- Oh, no, it's too hard... - Sorry I'm late.

Good evening. - Good evening.

Ah, you must be Professor Carpi.

I'm afraid so.

[Christina] Um, I'm going to change.

Care to join me for tennis, Andrea?

Ah, yes. Come on.

See you later.

Yes, all right.

Excuse me.

Well, for some years, I have suffered ear trouble,

and I keep having dizzy spells and nausea.

Well, I think you need a checkup.

Why don't you come over to the clinic

and we'll see what I can do for you.

[Woman] Oh, thank you.

Where have you been, you naughty girl?

Hello, Diego. I don't see you often.

Well, I'm a very busy man, you know.

(knocks)

What's wrong? Don't I attract you anymore?

(knocks)

(Andrea gasps)

Your husband is here.

Isn't he always?

I don't see why his presence should suddenly worry you.

I can be generous, too, you know.

- You know about Diego? - Surprised?

What do you want now? Vengeance?

I did.

But I don't care anymore.

(moans and breathes heavily)

(breathes heavily)

Diego wants me to take you to the dress shop.

I always do what I'm told.

What have you got in store for me this time?

Look, if you don't want to,

I'm sure I can find an excuse for Diego.

No, I'm really beginning to enjoy it.

(car doors slam)

(car starts)

(car engine roars)

(sultry jazz music)

(door closes)

- You wanted to see me? - Yes.

My dear boy, I pay you for my pleasure,

and I get no pleasure from your attentions for Christina.

I only do it to keep her interested

in going to the dress shop.

I don't want her to guess the truth.

Christina cannot guess at anything she hasn't been told.

Leave me alone.

(door closes)

(sultry jazz music)

(brooding piano music)

(clears throat)

(door opens)

(door closes)

I know you'll be pleased to hear

this month we've doubled our takings.

Did you tell Christina about the mirror

and her husband paying to watch?

- I really don't believe I... - Don't lie to me.

We're too alike, you and I.

I know how you tick.

If you must know, I did, yes.

It was to stop you from making a fool of yourself, Andrea.

For Christ's sake, stop acting like a mother!

You forced me to act like a mother.

You are an irresponsible child, Andrea.

Don't get big ideas, you're merely a boy who's paid

to satisfy the whims of the richest man in this town.

If you wanted to rid yourself of me,

you've succeeded very well.

(door slams)

(doorbell rings) (suspenseful music)

I'll send them away.

[Flavia] Oh, damn.

[Christina] Oh, Josephine, I hope I'm not disturbing you.

[Josephine] No, no, come in.

I want your advice.

Sure.

Oh, sorry, I didn't know you had company.

Ciao, Flavia. - Ciao, Christina.

Never mind. Tell me what's bothering you.

Oh, Josephine, I'm so mixed up.

I love Andrea, but I love my husband, too.

And I'll never leave him.

But Andrea makes me do things I'm ashamed of.

- What sort of things? - I can't tell you.

Things that make me feel dirty inside.

Europeans are so inhibited.

Don't feel guilty. Do what you feel is natural.

There's nothing wrong with that.

Oh, Mary.

What a lovely animal she is.

Do you think she'll has a chance of a win on Saturday?

Well, I hope so. For you.

I know you'd love collecting this year's cup.

(Christina chuckles) (horse neighs)

Ah, yes, about the trip we planned.

Andrea could come with us, if he has nothing better to do.

Will you think about it, Andrea?

I'll think about it.

Doctor, you're wanted on the phone!

Oh, yeah, thank you! Excuse me a moment.

(horse neighs) (melancholy piano music)

I want to make love to you.

It's not the right moment.

But I want you so badly.

(birds tweet)

(car engine revs)

(car doors slam)

Is this where you used to spy on the washer woman?

No, this is where I made love to a girl for the first time.

Mm, you can be romantic when you want to be.

[Andrea] Christina, I don't like what we're doing.

But you got me into it.

I never had many scruples.

I like money and I never cared how I got it.

But now [ feel, (sighs) I've scraped bottom.

Don't tell me I am responsible for this great reformation.

I know it must sound pretty silly coming from me...

But you're the only person who ever believed in me.

And I know

you only did all this for love.

I waited days and night, praying you'd call me.

Christina, I love you.

Fuck me.

(brooding piano music)

(breathes heavily)

(moans and pants)

(moans and pants)

Christina.

Come away with me.

Do you think it would be any use?

Certainly.

I have a lot more money than you think.

We could go a long way away. Start all over.

No, Andrea. The moment has passed.

I felt love with us together, too, but that was before

I found what was happening on the other side of the mirror.

I refuse to believe you love that man.

But I'm tied to him, now more than ever,

by this perverse, subtle game we played.

Maybe this is love.

I don't want to give you up.

Please, take me home.

(car door slams)

A penny for your thoughts, my sweet.

Diego, I didn't hear you come in.

At least you seem happy it's me.

Now, tell me, Senora, would you like me to take you out for dinner?

No, let's stay home.

What did you do today? I couldn't find you.

Um, I felt like walking, so,

I went window shopping.

Hm, with a man?

Andrea. Why?

I couldn't find him, either.

You two seem to have disappeared at the same time.

Well, Andrea was busy at the dress shop.

You want something to eat?

No, thank you. Not hungry yet.

Perhaps I should have spoken to you

before inviting him to come with us on the trip.

Andrea is a nice boy. He's very fond of you.

Yes, I know, but I didn't want

to force his presence on you.

No, no. He knows how to please me.

Maybe he will on the trip.

Maybe.

He is very young, and he gets carried away.

Ah-ha, so I did get the right impression.

This kind of friendship is very amusing,

but it is much better to keep them at a safe distance.

To us, Diego.

Did you get my share ready?

You are going away with her.

She managed to make up your mind.

I don't want to talk about it.

But try to understand, it's not your fault, Francesca.

But try to understand, I feel I must go.

I guess I'll not see you again.

Oh, I don't know.

Yeah, okay.

Whatever you decide.

Goodbye, Francesca.

(door opens)

(door closes)

(somber music)

Did you think about what I've told you?

Yes.

Are you coming with me?

Andrea, be reasonable. Where could we go, you and 1?

Far away from your husband. Far away from this place.

(sighs) Wherever we go, it will be the same.

I'm sure everything will change.

Perhaps I learned a lot about myself from you,

and I'm not the right woman.

I'm leaving at 9:30 tonight.

Till then, I'll be in Room 12 at the Astori Hotel.

I'll be waiting for you.

(Diego chuckles)

And as I was telling you,

I met this boy at the travel agency.

Very nice person. His name is Italo. Italo Bufani.

You will like him. And uh, being an expert sailor,

I'm sure he will be the perfect companion

for a holiday at sea.

Ah, I want to meet him, you know.

You might be seeing him for dinner tonight.

To me, the sea is like a lovely woman.

I can't live without it. - Ah.

Do you remember that sweet sailor we met on that cruise?

Oh, yes. Pity he didn't like girls.

(Diego chuckles)

Our Italo here has navigated his way

through almost every sea.

Not quite, but I want to try them all.

Won't you get bored being on a trip with two people

as inexperienced as we are?

Nobody's going to get bored on this trip.

Well, then let's drink to this new friendship.

(glasses clink)

(soothing jazz music)