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It was our wedding anniversary,

our 9th wedding anniversary.

I had prepared lovingly a little celebration for us

and I could hardly wait for Claude's surprise.

Oh, shit!

I've completely forgotten, unforgivable.

Finding something speciaI at that hour was not going to be easy.

I wanted to give you something different...

this has an existence of its own like a work of art,

magic perhaps.

It's been worn by a princess,

Hindu.

Smells Woolworth's

Anyway, it's a guaranteed aphrodisiac.

Do you feeI any different?

Oh sure...

So, its an aphrodisiac for men?

I don't know, but it worked on me,

on my mind.

I see.

You know, you really are ideaI.

Am I?

Oh yea, you have the face of a saint...

and the body of a whore.

Claude!

Well, it's better than the other way around.

What a crude way to talk.

There's nothing too crude in love.

Is that meant to be exciting?

My beautifuI whore darling.

You're a misogynist.

Not everyone thought that of me,

at leat, Nouky didn't.

She wa a tudent of mine at the art chool.

Our affair had been going on ince Chritma.

It wa already a habit that I couldn't do without.

Well, well, you've been keeping things from me.

What?

Your tastes.

Tastes in what?

I can't pay for a modeI so I draw myself in a mirror.

These two women, are they both you?

Don't they look like me?

You'd rather they were.

In a way, but I'm glad they're not.

Big liar.

Will I see you tomorrow night?

I'm not free. Emilienne has a show opening.

I'll go.

No, you won't.

I want to see, I've got a right.

See what?

The kind of woman you live with.

Don't you dare?

Okay, okay, I wont go. I'll stay home.

I'd like to know what there is about her that makes you hotter.

A clubbed foot.

She's a perfect daughter-in-law,

or would have been if only she could produce grandchildren.

She might regret it even more than you do.

He regrets it in any case. He never talks about it, but I know.

- No. I think they accepted the idea by now. - No, he'll never accept it.

- Why don't they adopt one? - Don't be ridiculous.

You'll never know what you'll get. Why not a Vietnamese while you're at it?

May I speak to you a minute.

- I'm sorry, it'll just take a few seconds. - Of course.

I've got some drawings to show you.

I'm sorry, we almost never exhibit drawings.

You'd be so wonderfuI to draw.

That's impossible.

It's most extraordinary.

What's that?

Nothing... some drawings an artist left with me.

Let me see them.

They're not interesting.

This is hardly the time. My guests are waiting.

What are you smiling for?

Why not, I Find it rather amusing?

Don't you?

That's enough. I know what you imagine.

Oh really, what?

This is a subject you and I have never discussed.

There's nothing to say.

You don't fooI me.

I'm sure every woman, once in their life...

What do you know about it?

She's a beautifuI woman, you louse.

So, you had to meet her, didn't you?

Have a look.

An advance on my drawings.

- Emilienne gave this to you? - Don't worry about it.

I haven't been sold.

Only my art.

And besides, that way you'll save money.

Hey, hi baby.

You're a doll for bringing the book.

I don't suppose you take any interest in that.

You're not old, I love you.

I want to know about your wife.

What do you want to know?

Don't play innocent.

NormaI.

NormaI? So, there are normaI women?

Oh yes, you're one.

I'm not so sure,

I'm very attracted to her.

Oh?

I suppose you are too.

People in love like the same things.

I could've been happy, you know.

If I had picked someone else to love.

Don't keep looking at your watch all the time.

I know you've got to go.

We don't have time to go to your room.

You think outside my room it's a waste of time.

For once, I was having some fun.

I want to wake up beside you in the morning.

You love your wife more.

Come on, don't be silly.

You love us both.

You love me, but you want her too.

- You Find her attractive. - Hey you.

What?

Your wife and I...

Have you been thinking about it for long?

Ever since I saw your drawings.

Your two women in the same bed.

You'd be in heaven.

Your parents live out of town.

My parents were killed when I was three.

Forgive me, I...

Oh, I was so young. Really, I never knew them.

This table?

Oh, no, back there if you don't mind.

Certainly, this way.

That table.

Facing each other?

No, side by side.

Do you ever have time to lunch with your husband?

I'm afraid not. He has his job, I have mine.

Does marriage turn into friendship over time?

Who says that?

Someone. The man I go with.

Your Fiance.

No. He's already married.

Have you chosen what you want?

No, have you?

Yes. I'll have kidneys.

But, it doesn't seem to be on the menu.

It's the telephone.

Your boyfriend?

I'm not going to answer.

Would you believe it?

My grandma went to see a porno movie.

With her girlfriend, the one that teaches math.

They were disappointed.

Oh, I took your wife to lunch yesterday.

Yesterday?

That's right?

Alone?

Sure.

Who paid?

You.

What did you have for lunch?

Salmon.

And afterwards?

Well?

Nothing. I mean, not yet.

You approve?

Yes.

It was her.

And you knew it.

You did it on purpose!

Well, I'm sure now you love her.

- I don't want her to suffer. - I suffer much more on her account.

I know. I'm sorry.

Go away!

Leave me alone!

I'm not too late?

No, come in.

You asked me not to be here too early.

I was afraid you weren't coming.

Why?

When you want something very badly...

you're always afraid.

I know that.

I may be awkward.

We both will.

You sleeping?

No.

You recall when we went to Scotland?

Yes.

We watched the stars all night. The sky was so clear.

We haven't taken a trip together for ages.

It's my fault?

No.

We were so happy here two of us... in our home.

Yes.

Don't forget we must order fueI for winter.

I'll telephone tomorrow.

Have you anything speciaI on your mind?

What makes you ask that?

Well, I feeI you're a little tense, that's all.

If you had a young mistress, would you leave me?

Certainly not.

Then, you must love me.

I do.

And you?

Yes... yes.

For everal day, Nouky avoided me.

She tayed away from our uual meeting place.

I hardly ever aw her in my cla.

All the hope eemed to be lot for good.

If you really wanted to help me you would show my drawings.

You don't want to, do you?

It would do you more harm than good.

It's too soon.

Good evening.

You're early.

Why don't you introduce us.

Claude, my husband, professor of art history.

- Glad to know you. - How do you do?

This is Nicole Ferrier.

Nicole is a very talented painter.

I'd say, I draw more than I paint.

I'd like very much to see your work.

I'll get some ice for your whisky.

Tomorrow. Three o'clock.

You'd been leaving in the middle of my classes.

- I didn't want to see you for a while. - Quiet.

Were you watching us for a long time?

I can't get the ice out of this tray.

No, stay with me.

You have to put it under hot water.

Who is she, anyway?

You said you'd be at the gallery.

Why are you not at schooI?

She's the one who brought you the drawing.

Not at all.

There's no need to lie. I think I know what's going on.

Hello.

- Tomorrow. Three o'clock. - I'm not free tomorrow. See you Thursday.

So, you're seeing your boyfriend?

I haven't asked to stop seeing your husband.

Emilienne, it's for you.

The gallery.

It's your secretary.

I've got to get going.

Wait! I'll phone for a taxi.

Don't bother, Emilienne.

I'll be happy to walk her to the taxi stand.

What did she say? Did you talk about me?

- You interested? - Of course, I am.

- Don't be afraid. - Afraid of what?

Answer my question.

I don't want to make you angry.

Two women, that's pretty limited, I suppose.

It's because you're a man.

I've given your wife something she wants,

but she's never known.

For her, it's stronger than she's had with you.

You're bragging.

No, she said so.

You're in a hurry to go to her now.

Come here.

No wait, don't go back.

You want to rush in there and take her?

No, she's been avoiding me lately.

I begged her not to sleep with you.

Does it bother you?

Leave me alone please.

Wouldn't it be better if you told me.

If I told you what?

It might help you see things clearly.

You seem to be up against something you can't handle.

You can't help me.

Not if you keep things from me.

You'd been seeing her pretty often.

Too often.

You're in love with her?

I think you should try not to see her anymore.

I've tried.

I wouldn't want anyone to know about it except you.

I guess I'm ashamed.

One should never be ashamed of what one feels.

It's never happened to you before?

Never.

I may have thought of it, that's all.

Help me. I want you to help me.

You're the only person I could possibly ask.

I assure you there's nothing to worry about?

He's a man.

Is that what's bothering you?

- Come on, let's go please. - I always wanted to see these places.

You don't like the place?

I was sure you'd like it.

You like it here?

We should accept the way we are.

Not in front of everyone.

This is worse. You're ashamed.

Stop looking at them.

Don't give orders, you bitch.

Leave me alone.

What if I slapped you like that?

You wouldn't dare.

It's marvelous when you quit being a prude.

Have you had a lot of men?

Only one.

That's why you're attached to him.

Because he's the First one.

No. Maybe it's because he cares.

If you had somewhere else to stay would you walk out?

I already told you, yes.

We've got a lot of extra room, you know.

You could have the attic as your own studio.

You'd be independent.

And your husband?

Have you talked to him about it?

But, I will.

You won't go back to see that man again.

Once I'm in your house, I swear.

So you asked that girI to move in here?

That's right.

You know, this is my house.

I know.

And if I refused?

I'd move out.

So, you leave me no choice.

Look, this lamp is not bad.

No, you can keep that.

Hey, there's somebody downstairs.

It's your husband.

- Come on. - What did he say?

Nothing. He might not say a word to you.

What's he like, anyway?

Tender when you're together?

Is he brutaI?

Both.

You prefer tenderness or brutality?

It depends.

Which do you like?

Don't know... it depends.

What I like best is to be talked to.

Afterwards, I try to remember what he said.

You already miss him?

Of course not, why?

Emilienne?

Yes.

Well, you seem to be working hard.

Hello.

- Hello. - Good afternoon.

- Room alright? - WonderfuI, thanks.

We should have a little party to celebrate.

That's a good idea.

I'll put some champagne on ice.

Have you looked in that big trunk?

No, why?

Well, take a look.

- Well, you see, he is nice. - Yes.

You'll make an effort to get along with Claude?

What do you mean, get along?

Nothing speciaI.

You wouldn't like by any chance...

Oh, you stupid...

And Claude, did you give him some?

Don't worry about it.

Not afraid of losing him, are you?

No, I'm only afraid he'd be hurt.

Claude?

Why so sad? You didn't mind her?

No.

She won't be any trouble. Really don't mind?

Not at all.

It's the First time I've seen you dance in years.

Do you approve of her?

Why, of course, it's normaI.

We love each other too much... not to have the same taste.

Thank you, my darling.

I've had enough.

Goodnight, Claude.

Wait, you didn't have any cake yet.

A if he had omehow gueed the truth...

Emilienne hut me out.

She and Nouky got together an exhibition.

What happened?

- A disaster. - That bad.

She'll leave us now. I'm sure of it.

Oh, don't be silly.

I'm afraid, she's taking it rather hard.

She'll be over it tomorrow.

She won't be over it and it's your fault. It was too soon...

for her to show... But you kept insisting, and now look.

Go and talk to her. It'll do her good.

Excuse me.

I saw your mother...

- ... she told me - She knows?

Everyone does, now.

If you have any common sense you'll get that dreadfuI girI...

out of here before she destroys Emilienne.

I know Emilienne, she'll get over it.

Besides, Nouky has talent.

What a good husband you are.

Oh, get off.

Well, I'll leave you three.

Don't hesitate to invite me over I'm not prejudice, you know that.

Have you done that before?

Of course not, never.

Why not?

The way you act, you seem very free.

Has he already had love affairs?

He never talked about it.

No, never.

For Eater vacation, in our houe... barricaded againt all outide intruder...

we pent two week that were really marvelou.

Listen.

It's a storm.

Sounds like explosions.

It's funny to imagine it while making love in bed.

The world outside could blow up and we wouldn't know.

For once in my life, I'm so totally happy.

- How about you? - Me too.

But you were happy before, weren't you?

Little by little, marriage is eroded by secrets.

And adultery.

We've always tried to avoid it.

Haven't we?

Always.

But, between us three, there will only be truth.

And no jealousy.

The couple is Finished.

It's uncivilized and barbaric.

How about you?

I've never been part of a couple.

Emilienne had come back to me.

And we were cloer than ever.

We didn't realize it ourelve, but...

Nouky' jealou intinct made her well aware.

And from the moment he felt left out...

he wanted to leave u.

Only, he did love u and o he needed a pretext.

You know what I had to promise your wife?

Not to see my lover anymore.

That was really difficult.

And then, she pushed me into your bed.

What are you saying?

It won't work.

Maybe if I told you then, it would be alright.

You could have forgiven me.

Forgive you what?

My lover was...

...Claude.

How long had this been going on?

Two or three months.

A student of yours?

Yes.

She know who I was?

Yes, sometimes we'd talk about you.

When I wanted her to stay here, you knew.

More or less.

I must have given you plenty of laughs.

Leave us.

You don't have to tell me that. Goodbye.

I'll leave you to your problems.

In one moment...

he had taken back all that he had given me.

She'd never come back.

I hated her. And her abence wa like...

a terrible vacuum I mut Fill at any price.

I felt weightle, blown by an irreitible wind.

Duke!

Duke.

Thank God, the rain stopped. What a night?

Hey, did you get that?

Yea, Georgie is taking on dykes now.

Yea, she came and talked to me.

You know what she said?

She said she'd spoiI me just like my mother.

Here I am again.

Okay, come on.

Hi, Jeannette.

- Taking it easy, huh? - Yup.

Hey, where are you going?

Can't you take a little joke?

Don't be afraid.

No, come this way.

Shit.

Come on, don't cry now, sweetie.

What's the matter?

Come on, now, there.

Lie down.

Emilienne had confeed everything to me.

We decided to go away to an iland...

where he own a lovely old houe.

Welcome to the seamans widow's home.

Come on in.

You can dry off in front of the Fire.

The rain has stopped now.

We'll have to be going.

Take it along. Bring it back when you want to.

But I...

Whenever you like. There's no hurry.

Emilienne?

You wanted me to be a pretty little whore?

Don't say any more.

You should have been there.

Come to bed.

You get pleasure from seeing me roll in the dirt.

It excites you. Admit it.

That's why you sent me our friend Nouky.

It was you that put her up to it.

No. And you know it.

That's the way you like me to be, huh?

- You don't understand. - Keep your hands off.

You don't suppose you can take the place of a woman.

Find Nouky... I can't bear it anymore.

I refuse to be your toy anymore.

No more.

As of now, I've got to be the reaI wife.

And you the guest I invited.

The third to our couple.

What's more, I want a child.

A child of Claude.

Nouky had accepted our new arrangement... only a a mean to an end.

I hould have known what he really wanted... wa to eliminate Emilienne.

It all happened behind my back.

And Emilienne wa too afraid of loing her... to dare conFide in me.

You alright? Promise to lie down if you're tired.

What's that? Is it Claude?

No, he's at schooI.

Don't you bother. I'll go.

- Hi, is Nouky home. - Yea, she's upstairs.

Mind if I come in?

Here.

- Oh, that's so sweet of you. - It's nothing.

- But the maiI would have been... - I wanted to see you.

- You know, my Kawasaki. - Sure.

I need some bread. I'll sell it reaI cheap.

- Sorry, a bike is not good for me. - Why not?

Guess what?

No.

- You know Emilienne? - Yes.

- Hello. - Hi.

- I thought you were leaving. - Yes, I was just going.

Go on.

KneeI down, will you?

Come on, do as you're told!

If you won't do it, then I will.

And uddenly, we were no longer three, but four.

I had two wive and my on had two mother,

and he eemed to like it.

Since he'd been born, Emilienne eemed happier.

She wa a mother,

even though indirectly.

The light is bothering the child.

Don't worry, my pussycat,

your mommy won't be far away.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

I say no, he'd feeI better on the island.

On the island, he'll freeze up in Brittany.

He's going to the South.

But, he'll be too hot.

Claude, tell her, will you?

She's trying to take our son over.

She's the sort of woman...

Just what sort of woman?

It's not your child I want, it's my husband.

Our child... she's gone out of her mind.

You may take Claude, but leave the boy. You won't miss him much.

What?

Listen, Claude, you better work it out with her.

Well? It's up to you, Claude.

You shouldn't be so stubborn, Emilienne.

I thought by now you knew her better.

As for the baby, and his age...

So, I'm wrong?

You should try and understand. After all, it's her child.

Nothing I could have aid would have changed anything.

She'd given him the child I couldn't have.

Now, they only wanted one thing. For me to go.

Emilienne.

I didn't have the trength to Fight.

Now you're rid of me.

Immediately after our divorce, I married Nouky.

A year had paed, and thi time I had not...

forgotten to buy an anniverary preent.

I wa ure Nouky wa waiting impatiently.

There now, come on, let's go to Mommy.

Here we are, here's mommy, I guess she's tired

Now we'll go to sleep.

- How are you? - Fine.

And the baby?

The nurse is putting him to bed.

I'll go.

Stay here with me for a while.

Look at me.

I've been wondering...

if there's anything you lack.

Or anyone?

When she was around, it was alive here.

Well, are you satisFied?

Oh yes.

I wonder if you'll get tired of me.

Why should I?

If you must have another woman...

It'd be better if it were her.

Have you seen her?

No.

Do you want me to see her?

No.

But do whatever you want.

I'll do what you want.

What did you come here for?

Don't expect me to let you in?

I know Emilienne is living with you... I've got news for her.

Forget her.

I want to help her to forget you.

You almost destroyed her.

Look, please.

I'm not going to let you take her back.

Diane, are you ready?

Is the boy alright? He must be walking already.

He's well. He's quite a boy.

For a moment, I thought you brought bad news.

He simply wants to know you're in good health.

Now, he's reassured. Goodbye.

Please.