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Are you his paternal or maternal grandfather ?

Paternal...

and both

your son and your daughter in law

died instantly

they were looking for a job for the beginning of the season

they had taken the car

and a tank truck broadsided them

May God's will be done

God's will made two orphans

I'll summon your grand-daughter

Shall I tell her or shall you ?

She will guess when she sees me

Tell her the rest

Sister Marceline, go find Sister Deodata

and bring her here

Yes Mother

Sister Deodata ?

It is the name she chose for herself to take vows for the pentecost

While you're at it

Tell her what the problem is for her now

without influencing her too much

Don't worry

Mother Mary Immaculate, lay on me all the throes

and from this House and Yours, never move me away

In exchange of my sacrifice

Deign grant my little sister Denise

happiness in this world and salvation in the other one

My dear Daughter

Your father and mother have been recalled by the Lord

and my sister Denise ?

She stayed at home she is alright

May God's will be done

and blessed be His name

Denise, where are you going ?

I heard some noise in the kitchen I'm coming back

What are you doing here, Mrs. Gobert ?

What am I doing ?

You see what I'm doing...

I'm picking up the little things your poor mother borrowed me

a long time ago

In case you feel like selling everything

You're not gonna call me a thief, are you ?

No, but go away

Really...

It's not very nice to leave your parents

before they're taken away

If I stay here, what will you do with the stationary store ?

We'll sell it

Having nobody to take care of it but a female manager

And me being so far away without a car

the notary thinks so

now whether we'll sell it or not...

It's another story

But... It was supposed to be Denise's dowry

What about Denise ?

Denise is a minor. Selling the stationary is like selling the house

She'll come with us up there

at the the farm ?

near the mines ?

It's in the mountains, the air is good

or come back and take charge of everything

since Mother Superior says it's still up to you for 3 weeks

I've made my choice

for two years

your choice, your choice...

Don't forget it's for Denise

it isn't because there wasn't any water at the stationary

that you decided to come here, is it ?

I do not know what to decide, Mother

Guide me

By taking the worst position

one practices mortification for oneself

and charity for others

Mother, I choose to... to... I... I...

Thérèse !

Go !

Romain, do you want spy-glasses ?

Idiot !

Don't worry, I'll check through his work before letting you go

He's not very conversant with it, huh ?

Oh yes, he does, I pay him enough for that, y'know

See, these guys that come from Paris for the season

They know the Buicks, Rolls Royces, Bugattis better than us

it's difficult to do without them, especially during peak months

but what they know best, it goes without saying...

well, you know, youngsters, burners...

here today, gone tomorrow... so...

- Yeah, everything goes. - Oh sure.

By the way, you're gonna see

the 'everything goes' trick. Made-to-measure !

Hello Madam, a fill-up ?

Please

You're going to see, he's gonna go all out

how ?

well, the naked trick, the thighs trick...

He's boxing every tuesday night at the Riviera dance hall for 500 bucks

so he takes the cash to show them the goods

It's kind of you to be faithful to us

How do you know this ?

by the milometer and your gas meter

yeah it's kind of you...

especially because the Carlton garage also sells gas

You also know that I live at the Carlton ?

Your car is always in front of the door

and I saw you twice at your window while I was going home at night.

all alone

With your permission, yes.

Which doesn't mean you're always alone, a woman like you...

What is certain though, is that if you have a husband, he's not here.

We can see what a car that is used by two people looks like

- This way, you'll be better - Thanks

It's a good thing that you come back back here

I enjoy serving you

I do it heartily

Step out now or I'll never come back

Do you know what you would need ?

A driver to drive you at night when you're dressed up

I finish here at 5, I know the coast

I know how to behave

and I don't talk about my things... what do you think ?

Maybe...I'll think about it

Does that mean 'yes' ?

You think so ? There's no hurry Let's not talk about it.

Here, to prove you I'll be able to protect you

Take this and come to the Riviera dance hall tomorrow night

Thanks, I don't dance

Oh Madam, you think I'd dare, I ask you to come as a spectator

Maybe this will make up your mind

thanks !

So you blew it up buddy ?

Ah, don't worry about the "buddy"

I have 2050 to receive. Pass the money !

and you know, she maybe threw my flyer away

she didn't deprive herself to look before breathing on it

so if she doesn't come tomorrow nothing is missed for 8 days

50 bucks ! Thanks.

Technical question:

A woman who knows life and who watches her money

Make her wait until you get her

A younger girl, it's different you have to fuck her quickly

before she knows what's going on. You didn't know that, did you ?

he's gonna go a long way, provided he goes quickly.

Oh...Therese !

- Denise, my dear, my little girl !

I was so afraid she would keep you

You won't leave, never ?

No, never again, it's over

Thanks, you prefer me to anything, right ?

Say it

I prefer you to myself, in any case

- They are up there, poor them... - I know

I'll be right back

let me just have a sip of water

I have nothing in my body since yesterday

I almost fainted in the car

I'm coming with you I'm never leaving you again

Would you like anything ?

No, thank you, dear

Some syrup ?

- Some wine ? - No, it's ok like this.

The old shop...

What is it Mrs Gobert ?

Nothing my young, only that I remembered at the bakery

that there still was this fish-cooker your poor mom

borrowed me, oh, a long time ago, before the war

Of course, I didn't missed it much for what I cook

But still, what is lent is is not given

Thérèse... What a surprise.

You didn't lent my mother anything, Mrs. Gobert

oh, that's news to me

You won't touch anything here !

Denise, has Mrs. Gobert been here before ?

Yes, everything she took is there... in her bag

You have to put everything back in its place, quickly !

- What do you think you're doing ? - I said "quickly", Mrs. Gobert !

If you want to keep it our business

Ok then.

For a nun like you, you hold on to the goods of this world !

To the goods of Denise, yes.

Denise, go get the money on Antibes street

For a few cents of hardware...

What is certain is that I'm saving you a lot of money, with your manners

Thank you & Good-bye, Madam You can find a stationary

on the same sidewalk 200 meters from here

Oh thank you, would you mind keeping an eye on my car, please ?

- Certainly, Madam - Thank you

18 desk blotters in ordinary-format cardboard...

12 pencil sharpeners...

Denise, you're gonna fall down !

I forget that I don't have wings

12 pencil box in boiled what-you-call-it...

- Hey, Saint Thérèse... - You want a clout ?

No, I only want to know if I have decent legs...

You're about to know if they're unbreakable...

Good Afternoon, Madam. How can I help you ?

Some letter paper...grey, large-framed Laloux if you have some

It's here, Thérèse, let me give it to you

There. I would like to have it cut in two

I never write long letters...

I'd like to have my name stamped on top, the italian way

I brought my notepad to save time

- It will take 8 days, Madam - That will be fine

Deliver it when it is ready

Here Denise,

Write down Madam's name and address

Irene Faugeret...

Hotel Carlton

I'll deliver it myself as soon as it's ready

What do you think, Denise ?

If instead of cutting 50 sheets, Madam would keep a few ones uncut...

Sometimes one writes longer than one thinks

Hey ! Not the face, it's not the World Championship !

How many rounds on Tuesday ?

It depends. It depends on Fernand who fights after us

He always arrives at the last minute

As soon as he is here, the boss scratches his ear

..I give you a low blow, we argue with the referee...

until Fernand is ready.

Yeah but, your low-blow, on the right side, if you don't mind

Alright, but you, easy on the infighting,

because my body needs to be nice on tuesday

- You have a chick waiting for you, huh ? - She is thinking about it

No, stop. I had enough.

Hi sweetheart !

- Prepare me a Cinzano - Yes, darling.

Come here !

Carlo, an orange juice for me.

Go ahead, get me interested.

- Her name is Irene - I know, I saw her registration plate

- She's keeping her appartment until the end of the month

You're good for twenty days.

I like that. How about the competition ?

There is none, she talks to nobody.

Not a guy seeing her

By the way, go have a look

Anyway, there's only one picture in her room

the picture of a high school kid, he looks like a naff

She's a big gambler at the casino they accept her checks

When she stays in her room the radio is always on

When she's at the restaurant, she reads or does crosswords...

Hi [name?], how are you ?

Keep on going...

She receives long-distance phone calls, from the Syrian coast

As for her mail...

Listen, as for the rest.... Tomorrow, same time

Got it ?

Tell me, who was it ?

A friend of Imogene, who substitutes her tonight

She's gonna practice with the ball in the room upstairs

You have some nerve !

Who are you ?

A friend

...this investment is simple and entirely in your hands

You are my notary, you have to advise me

- May I keep you for lunch ?

I regret, I have to take a plane in an hour

You know very well what I would advise you

so...

I gave 15 years of my life to a madman

who would have been locked up long ago

if it wasn't for his wealth and his family.

What I have lived, what I have suffered

I'm the only one to know and I don't want to undergo this again

I'm not a young woman anymore Mister Lesoubre

I have the right to think about my rest

if not, about my happiness

- What does my husband demand, exactly ? - Your immediate return.

So be it, I'll go back but not immediatly

In 15 days, 2 weeks maybe....

The time it takes to find my courage

to get used to the idea of seeing him again

it's my last word.

I am responsible for making it accepted.

Do not receive nor write a letter you could regret

- Do not let the public rumor.... - You can leave in peace, my dear friend

I'm not seeing anyone who matters. And I assure you that's not a problem.

Nothing for me, boss ?

Paris forgets about me....

Paris maybe...but here, it looks like someone thinks about you

here, catch !

Funny address, anyway... "Mr. Max"

...for the ladies.

How about that, buddy...

You see this, boss ?

Another one who likes swipes, probably.

I get it now...

well, I can tell you that that I messed with this girl

What girl ?

If I'm not mistaken, a girl who dances with a ball

and to whom I taught a dance step

5 bucks that it's her !

well, if it's her, then I'm not here

I'd be too thankful...

Hello ?

...yes, please hold the line

- Max ! - Yes ?

- Max, it's for you - Who is it ?

Ha, it's not a girlie, it's a buddy

- I'm coming - C'mon then !

Hold the line...

Hello ?

Yes ?

You heard all of this ?

You're a brother, sweetheart, a friend.

No, keep it warm, it's time for me to eat, I'm coming.

Yes, that's right, at the back near the bins

Sweetheart !

- where are you going ? - to eat, it's time.

- possibly, but first... - first, nothing !

Go find Henry for me and send him at the 6 right now

- at the 6 ? - Yes, go.

- It's ok, it's ok, I got it. - Good.

Come in !

You requested a bellboy, Madam ?

Yes, close the door and come closer...

- Do you know the Riviera dance hall ? - Yes, Madam.

- Is this place decent ? - Absolutely, Madam.

I believe having seen that a boxing match was scheduled...

Every Tuesday, Madam, and nice matches, without rigs.

You will get me a ticket for tomorrow evening...

- Fine, Madam. - Wait...

I don't want to be on a first-row seat

You will get me a seat at the back.

Far away from the ring, near an exit door.

- Fine, Madam. - Bellboy...

No need to charge this ticket on my bill

I'll pay you directly.

As you wish, Madam.

The bill is inside the box

- Here is the pad - Thank you.

Don't drag out and beware of the cars

and if you take your gloves off at Mrs. Faugeret's

do not forget them.

Come with me, so you can take a walk

No, I have your lunch to prepare

You'll find it when you get back home

What will I have for lunch ?

- A small pigeon. - Mmmh

The shopkeeper came by this morning while you were still asleep

I'm not up at 5am myself

- Nobody asks you to, my dear - And you ?

Nobody forbids it.

- Finally. - "Finally". It's been an hour

that I've been working for you

Oooh, that's a new device you have here

Who did you steal this from ?

To the Casino croupier who hurt himself with it

so he sold it to me by weight

So, tell me your story, I don't have a hundred years

Don't worry, my little pretty, in 5 minutes, you'll be hugging me

This is prefect, Miss. How much do I owe you ?

- 700 FR. with the engraving - One moment please

- So she said "at the back" ? - "Near an exit door"

So that's her game ?

it's not mine...

I'll bring you her ticket this evening

And it's not the hats before her that will bother her

You're right, it's more legit

Hey, little pretty, you won't forget me in your prosperity, huh ?

Don't worry, sweetheart, to bet on me and take the cash make just one

Well, you got me hungry and now I'm gonna have a snack

Get lost.

Oh, my scarf, Mister !

- How dare you ? - Hello...

- My scarf ! - On one condition...

- Come off it ! - No.

- What condition ? - To put it back around your neck

- Never ! - Ok then...

- Yes. - Well done.

Don't move !

- I took you for a thief. - oh...

I am a friend.

- Goodbye, at least. - Are you going far ?

- I'm having lunch - Someone's waiting for you ?

Oooh yes.

So is the productivity at the stationary any good ?

Not bad.

we own the shop above all.

What about you ? What do you do ?

- Mechanic. - This is interesting for a boy.

Sure, you know, by being sagely and having discipline...

Finding a job is not a problem.

- Oh, you, sagely ? - Hahaha

It's an idea that got into me, just like that

in seeing you so gentle, so cute...

- Even from behind ? - Even from your back, you have nice legs

I can't blame my legs for anything

Oh my god, time is passing by ! Goodbye Mister.

- My name is Max, and you ? - Denise.

Denise...Shall we meet again ?

To think...

- Give me my hand back ! - See you on Sunday

- We'll go away, at high speed - Impossible !

How about dancing ? Don't you want to dance ?

- I can't dance... - With me, you'll learn quickly

no, really, no. Goodbye.

- Or else... - Or else ?

"Voise" stationary, Antibes street

If you ever need postcards...

before 6 pm, except on mondays

This is for me.

Goodbye. "Voise", Antibes street.

See you soon

See you soon !

How about you give this child a nice pen ?

A pen ? He would eat it and drink the ink.

He wouldn't eat the compasses, at least

How would you know ?

Hello Sir, I'll be with you in a moment.

How about a beautiful inkpot made of marble and bronze ?

Listen Thérèse, we need to think about this a little more.

We may risk to ask him what he would like to have.

- Ladies, please. - Thank you, very kind.

If you can't find what you're looking for, I have more in stock.

Thanks.

I'm looking for a nice postcard for my parents.

To prove them that I'm thinking about them.

The day after tomorrow is their silver wedding anniversary

I see, maybe I have what you need.

- Come and check inside that box. - Thank you.

One with bells or a bouquet without lettering would be best

With bells, there's always "Happy Easter"

One only needs luck, and I have some.

- Ms. Denise is not here - No...

You're the young man who talked to her on the street ?

Polite as I have been, it's not a crime, is it ?

I didn't say it was a crime

I know you've been polite.

Denise is in the country...

..in our family...she is coming home tonight.

Very good.

Well, if she talked to you about me, she didn't mentioned you

- She did well not to. - Sure...

- Were you a nun ? - No.

I didn't take my vows.

Aaah, obviously this is the all-important thing...

I don't want to flatter you, but...

you would have been a very beautiful nun.

They all have their own beauty.

Here, Madam.

This is my seat ???

I don't know Madam, you can read your ticket, can't you ?

What did he say when he left ? That he would come back ?

I was the last one to talk.

- I don't think he will be back. - You dismissed him ?

He's a comedian... He has nothing to do here...

nor do you with him.

I ask you to trust me.

Allright, Thérèse.

So...sleep quickly...

sleep well.

You've been a little harsh, I didn't want her to be on a front-row seat

You're not gonna do it again are you ?

You came to moan, I have the right to say something.

She wanted you, and you blew it, old pal !

- I'm for clarifications ! - Well you have one...

You'll never be her driver !

There are other women.

Nevertheless, you're here looking at her window

Of course I'm here, except you didn't see me.

I didn't see you ? Why ?

You'll know that tomorrow morning. Now get lost !

Just don't stay alone for 2 or 3 hours

For you to be able to prove where you were.

- Max, you're not gonna do this - Oh, shut up !

There's better stuff than her in her room

She left me, so I'm entitled to have a souvenir

Don't worry

if there's only me to wake her up she won't have breakfast sooner than usual

What's on your shoes ? Some crape I hope...

Exactly ! When I get sabots.

I hope you 're thinking about them...

Get lost.

- Don't disturb those who are working.

I like that better. I like you.

I'll bring you oranges in prison

Leave or I will call !

No kidding.

So what do you need to make up your mind ?

Ready, Ventura ?

What, one runs over the people ?

The kings ? Always.

You're fine, you're getting spoiled...

One lives well.

Do you think about me sometimes ?

I dream about you.

Here she is.

- At Negresco's, please. - Fine, Madam.

Allright, time to pee now, let's go!

- May I, now ? - Yes.

- Aren't you going to the garage ? - They fired me this morning.

It's a bit of your fault... Ha...No, it's true

Seeing by what time I was arriving...

No regrets.

You can take better care of your hands.

Say...

is your tailor gonna keep you for long ?

I don't think so. 2 hours, 2 hours and a half, maybe 3.

Goodbye.

Hey

What the fuck are you doing here ?

- I was bringing this to Mr. Trivet... - Give it to me...get lost !

- Another gift for "Mister".

What is it ?

I don't know

A little respect, huh ?

So, the bills for Drache's grocery...

Dr. Mouliez's prescriptions pad

Mrs Faugeret's sheets...

and Commander Roubier's business cards.

Make sure you get this done before your appointment at the dentist

Ok.

And go at Mrs. Derain to ask after her.

Without fail ?

- I promise. - Good.

Oh, go see the cobbler to get your shoes

Oh, I can swear this.

- See you later - See you later.

Come in !

How about that !

Come in, Miss.

What are you doing here ?

Fiddling...

I became Mrs. Faugeret's driver

so she gives me stuff to repair

A suitcase hinge, a radio...

- Is she out ? - For 2 minutes...

But come in, otherwise I'll think you're not happy to see me

But yes, especially like this, without doing it on purpose

Oh, I see

Because you wouldn't, on purpose ?

Oh, Mr. Max

I meant "by chance".

Look, here's the evidence that I'm not lying

Yes, I believe you.

- Did she had lunch with you ? - Who do you think I am ?

You don't want to stand up please come in

No.

I'm gonna sit where it is the most beautiful.

Near the patio.

Fine.

Are you sure she's coming back ?

I'm in a hurry

Sure.

What a beautiful view she has.

She has everything.

You musn't stay here.

Why ?

Come here if you feel bored.

I'm not bored.

With what the suns shows through your dress, it would be picky of me.

- One shouldn't run, one could fall - Let go of me

- Just for a kiss - No

Be kind, what you're doing is wrong

I've done worse

- You're gonna make me cry - Who knows ?

- Mrs Faugeret, I can hear her - I doubt it.

There's a God for lovers, you didn't know that ?

Savage !

When you read this letter...

It's 65 FR for a return ticket

One-way only.

Departure is in 20 minutes.

Hey, your change.

She missed her appointment ?

No, Doctor, she remembered it very well.

Thank you.

Oh no, she promised me to go see you.

...Maybe.

Yes.

Certainly not, she was so excited to get them

It was closed ?

Listen, if she comes, tell her to call me, first thing she does.

- Do you like my new suit ? - Yes, it makes you younger

- Did you miss me this afternoon ? - Guess.

- What did you do ? - I killed time.

I was happy at the hairdresser, knowing you were up there.

I was happy to be there.

Above all, don't worry, we got her in time

She will sleep for 12 hours

Once she received treatment, we gave her strong doses of sleeping pills

Change her hot-water bottle every two hours.

A doctor form the hospital will come by tomorrow morning

I can call a nurse until then.

It's unnecessary.

Oh, just one recommendation, but a major one

When she wakes up, don't criticize her and ask no qestions

Not to look like you take her move seriously.

And obviously, no coffee no tea until the doctor arrives

You claim she is out of danger

Until tomorrow, yes.

It would be a lie if I promised you more.

If it goes well tomorrow,

there will be no danger of stroke.

Well, you don't need me anymore

Goodbye

Stay with her, I'll find my way out.

Thank you.

When you read this letter, please forgive your little sister

I'd rather die than having to lie to you about the horrible thing that just happened to me, regardless of my will, I swear.

For you to never know, I say goodbye

Give to Jacqueline Roger my dresses and my mass book

To Nicole Coudrai the little vase you gave me for my birthday

- It's none too soon - In a hurry, sweetheart ?

Carlo...a scotch, and I want to see the bottle

- So, is your house on fire ? - You can say "our house".

All for the better, I'm insured. Cigarette ?

The American ones on the right The Egyptian ones on the left

Not bad, this knick-knack.

Between you and me, as long as there not gonna be golden matches

So, scare me.

She asked for the bill she's leaving tomorrow

- Is it gonna be allright for my lord ?

- Leave the bottle on the table and go play in the garden

- At your command, your Highness

She's leaving tomorrow, that's it ? Me too I'm leaving tomorrow ?

With her ?

I drive so well.

What about me in all of this ?

I don't understand.

Lucky me I'm old enough to explain myself.

It's me that put you where you're at

And you don't think I did that for my own health, do you ?

What about friendship, then ?

Friendship was what we agreed on

We would go away with her jewels and blackmail her

We would open a nightclub in Tangiers

My brother, can you remember ?

I thought about it and that's not a good thing to do

I'm teasing you, sweetheart

but it's a short-sighted scheme.

From Brussels where she will be and me inside the house,

I swear we can do better than that, my word on it.

As soon as it gets better, I let you know and you turn up quickly

There needs to be both of us I promise you.

I like you, you know that.

Ok...

But I'm forced to ask you the money for the trip right now

You should have said that before

Here

Twenty notes. I'm like this.

Thanks, this pays the restaurant car

Because for the sleeping car, 300 notes are needed

And before you leave,

so it's sunny when you arrive in Brussels.

Is it your last word ?

No, it's my last day. I'm taking my friends out tonight

and I want to try the nice car before you take it away.

Leave it at the garage, with the keys on.

For once, you will walk the cutie.

or you can have dinner in bed.

And how about your driving licence ?

I'll drive by the cliff road. Nobody there at night.

It's important to me, Max.

I see.

By observing you, I've become a real little man.

How fast can your car go ?

150, 160...

I'm sending invitations

so don't stand me up.

The keys and the papers.

After all, if that's your idea of a good night...

Also think about tomorrow, about my idea of a good morning.

Ok.

See you soon, sweetheart.

- Tell me, honey... - Yes ?

If we are to come to pick up the trunks, early tomorrow morning

we might as well not be dining at the Devil's.

You have an idea ?

A farewell fish soup at Toutoune's near the harbour, then a movie.

with 1200 km on the menu tomorrow, I'm not in the mood to drive tonight.

As you wish, my love.

I am sorry, Madam but it's not available yet.

It's a bad time.

Everybody books their table at Toutoune's like everywhere else

Nevermind, I'm leaving.

but keep calling him until you get him

- Ask for Mak...erm...Mr. Trivet - Fine, Madam.

and you will tell him that I...

found a letter that I have give to a notary from Nice.

and tell Mr.Trivet that he starts the meal without me

and that it should take me 2 hours, if I drive fast.

- Thank you - Fine, Madam.

So then...you've never seen that, huh ?

SERIOUS CAR ACCIDENT between Cannes and Nice

Are you certain there is nothing more to say ?

No, your Honor, no.

For three weeks, you were her...

Mrs. Faugeret's driver.

You're a good mechanic

and even a very good one, according to your previous boss.

You were leaving tomorrow for a long drive

yep...

and you are asking me to believe

that 3 bolts out of 4 inside the steering joint

were unbolted

ready to fail after a few kilometers

without your knowledge ?

A hotel garage without any surveillance for most of the time

Anybody can go in and out.

and three drivers saw me working on the car, from 6 to 7pm.

and at this moment, the bolts were screwed to the max

So you say the accident

that caused Mrs. Faugeret's wounds

happened because of someone's malice ?

Yes, your Honor

but not because of mine

because...

I don't know if you realize this

and regardless of the gratitude

and the good feelings I had towards Mrs. Faugeret

and the job I'm losing

but logically I should have been in that car

I'm aware of this, that's why you're not being charged

Fortunately.

Do you know if Mrs. Faugeret had any enemies ?

She didn't share her secrets.

Bygones.

Do you have enemies ?

Me ? No.

The true ones are those we're not aware of.

You are not without knowing that

all of Mrs. Faugeret jewels

and a huge ammount of money in her bag were stolen

approximately one hour after the accident

I know it because you just told me.

but I have an alibi for every minute

from the moment Mrs. Faugeret left the hotel

while she was talking to the porter without complaining about anything

until the moment of your summoning

Calm down, son, you're not being charged with theft either

Actually,

one of the hotel's bellboy, named Robiquet

has disappeared since the night of the accident.

We're looking for him actively

Do you have, personally, a reason to suspect him of this theft ?

None, your Honor.

He didn't share secrets with you either ?

Enough for me to answer for him, morally speaking.

He didn't think his job was something serious

He often told me one day he would discreetly get away

Did he told you where he discreetly would go ?

No, but I regret

because, admit it, it's not nice to leave a friend when he's in trouble,

Maybe he doesn't read the newspaper.

Ok my friend, sign your statement.

Thank you.

I hold no count of indictment against you

You are free.

Finally some good news.

There.

Can I leave ?

Yeah.

You are forbidden to leave the city until further notice

and I don't advise you to swagger about this

- You can leave - Gentlemen

What is your opinion, your Honor ?

He has nothing to do with this.

It's a shame though

I'm Denise's sister, do you recognize me ?

Sure.

What a nice meeting.

I have a gun in my pocket.

If you don't follow me, I kill you.

Kind invitation.

You go first, towards the railings.

What a charming girl.

Mr. Trivet

It will have been 15 days tomorrow

since you took my sister Denise by force in a hotel room

By force ?

Were you there to be so sure ?

A few hours after, Denise attempted to commit suicide.

leaving me an incomprehensible letter

After a few days during which I worried about a stroke

She was well enough so I could drive her to my grandparents

up there in the mountains

Only yesterday could I obtain an explanation of what had happened.

an explanation for this letter

I brought her back this morning.

She's in the room next door

in the living room

with our grandparents who don't know anything

who musn't know anything

They are leaving in a moment

I thought...that you would like....

to make the most of their presence

to propose to Denise

whom you dishonored

and who loves you, I'm afraid.

Are you sure you're not laying it on a bit thick ?

After all, these are family stories you are telling me now

I don't even know you.

Denise's marriage portion is also a family story

This sationary and this house, inasmuch I will give her my share

and the business of my grandparents she will handle one day

It goes without saying that our notary will make sure

you won't be able to make wrong use of anything

If we start off with suspicion...

Believe me Mister,

the main thing is to start quickly.

because it's not out of friendship that I brought you here

Good, you're going to propose to her right now

..or else, bang bang bang ?

No.

I'll inform my grandparents

I will lead them, before they leave

to lodge a complaint for rape

and corruption of a minor

to the State prosecutor

I don't think, regarding your current relationship

with the magistracy

that it will be the choice you're going to make

"Sweetheart"

I'm hearing "sweetheart"

I don't know who is this "sweetheart"

but he knows how to talk to you

Just a last word

It is not possible

that you wouldn't feel the feelings she deserves

but to let her guess their absence

to let her suspect

that your compensation may not be spontaneous

would lead to the immediate breach of your engagement

and a resort, equally immediate, to my first resolution

Do you understand me ?

Always, when one explains.

Go change your clothes, Mr. Trivet

and come back in an hour.

I'll be waiting for you.

See you shortly

You don't know this one.

I found it in mum's papers

It's Thérèse when she was twelve

she played the devil

in "Flight in Egypt"

Grandmother, Grandfather, I introduce you to Max Trivet

and you faking a surprised look

Get up and give him a kiss

He comes to propose

My dear brothers

The (?) of perseverances will take place this week

Wednesday at 6 o'clock at the presbytery

under Mr. Pierre Gourdet's guidance

a low mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 8 o'clock

in Jeanne d'Arc's chapel.

for the rest of the soul of Amédée Bargeon

There is now an engagement oath

between Cécile Bourgeois and Justin Raspolard

Denise Voise and Max Trivet

Denise, my dear, go get the tart at Lechat's

Yes, Thérèse.

- I'll go with her - No Max, she will get there faster

Go, we're waiting for you.

Her engagement ring...when ?

With what ? The garage owner replaced me and I threw out all my memories

You could at least help me

I'd like to see you sell your motorcycle

- I forgot the money - We're going with you

you can offer him your arm

and the day after tomorrow, we close the shop at 5

Max is taking us to choose your ring

No, let me do this for once

how do you want Max to know what kind of wife I'll be

if you do all the work

Is it still true that I am marrying Denise ?

Be certain of this !

So I'm gonna tell you something funny

funny because it's true

You are the person I love, Thérèse

I've never prayed so much as I have for you Max

and I'll keep on praying

what will you keep on doing ?

keeping accounts, my dear.

Amen, my Sister.

That'll make 218 FR, Madam.

- Sorry but I don't have any change - Nevermind.

Thérèse !

The boxes are upstairs.

- So I need to give you 782 FR, right ? - Yes

I could start burning all these...

You're giving me 100 FR too much Thank you & goodbye, Madam.

"Miss" !

So I was saying that we could burn these papers in the backyard, no ?

Yes, but when it'll be completely dark.

before you leave, Max. It will be a bonfire.

Oh Thérèse, say yes.

if it pleases you...

See you in a while, then.

You are kind.

as much as I am happy.

as much as Max is beautiful.

- Max isn't beautiful. - What ?

You're annoying me, dear, I'm thinking about something else

Go finish your work.

Thérèse, I flooded the bathroom.

Nevermind. I'll mop it up.

May the servant of God be praised

Soap yourself, and be careful not to wet your hair.

I'd rather die.

What are you doing ?

Less noise than you do

Rub my back, strong woman.

With both hands, are you afraid of hurting yourself ?

Why use gasoline ? It would have burned easily

- Denise's idea. - So they burn all at once.

Otherwise it's not a bonfire.

Enough ! Gasoline is expensive enough.

Oh God, I forgot a piece of newspaper I'm coming back

I'll get it.

- May I have a seat ? - You're welcome.

What does it prevent, what does it sort out ?

I only think about you and you about me.

Well, maybe.

It's not so certain, and you won't tell me.

I'll only tell you this:

Dont put your hands anywhere close to me.

Your coarseness disgust me

and your contact even more so.

I got it but I don't care

It's not so much that I want to touch you

I did this to bother you.

I love you Thérèse

So much.

See how it broadens the question ?

- There. - Hey, thanks.

Look how it's beautiful, Thérèse.

- Do you think it's beautiful ? Thérèse, your skirt !

Oh my God !

Denise, don't get close !

- I'll get the water ! - Go quick !

Get off of me, I'd rather burn.

Don't worry, we're parting ways.

what a shame

Thérèse, did you get burned ?

- No - So much for the fear.

Well, you can thank him.

- Thank you. - You're welcome

Don't move, I'm gonna grab your coat in the entrance hall

yes

- Are you hurt ? - No

Leave me alone, let me recover from this.

Tell me...

The story about the Carlton chick who had a car accident

The case is closed, it was dismissed.

So what ?

what does "dismissed" mean ?

that the judge is fed up, that he wants to talk about something else.

You're right. It's written that

The instruction concludes it was an accident for fortuitous reasons.

What does "fortuitous" mean ?

Oh please, go buy a dictionary.

I wanted to, but I heard that not all the words are in it.

Tell me Lola...

I heard you know the guy, the driver who was in trouble

Yeah, he's a good guy.

Not bad if you don't fear fishbones.

Do you think he was up to something ?

I don't know.

Carlo, a [drink] ! Here I am, what would you like ?

You'll drink later, somebody's waiting for me

Come this way, we'll talk later

Who is this guy ?

General Bujeot !

How young....

- Are you dancing naked now ? - I have this honour.

I also have a letter from Sweetheart.

What's going on ?

- What do you have to do with him ? - Aw, just once, 3 days before he left.

I'm the one he won't forget.

Aren't you ashamed ? You could have choked him.

Don't bet on it. I know my strength.

It's a letter he told me to give you only when your troubles would be over.

I called you right after reading the newspaper

It's from Tangiers.

According to what he tells me, he likes you.

IIt's easy to like me.

"Sorry for getting away without thanking you"

"...for the nice ride you prepared for me, which I didn't get the chance to enjoy

Sorry for still being alive, give me back your trust as I give you mine

For our common happiness, for there are only gangsters and slugs here.

If you join me, we'll do 50/50 and I already spotted an affordable garage

With the incredible ammount of cars that get here to be sold on the black market

We'll be millionaires in less than a year.

Unfortunately, I can't do anything without you, an adult, who has the papers.

I'll be waiting for you until the 1st of April, because then,

I have a project for a casino in Dakar, with a Spaniard from here

but he is hitting on me and that disgusts me

Yours, B (Sweetheart).

Since when do you have this letter ?

It's been 5 days yesterday evening.

Would it have killed you to give it to me earlier ?

I did as Sweetheart told me to

Biquet is not here ! He can't slap you, I can.

Check for yourself, I didn't open it.

I don't like other people's secrets.

You could have read it.

Sweetheart is on his way to Rio de Janeiro, and he asks me to join him

Because hotels there lack French employees.

He only forgets to send me the money for the trip

He thinks I'm a bird.

- What, you're not good here ? - I've been better.

I just lost the taste of travelling alone.

Take me with you, we'll arrange something.

A thousand regrets, my love is elsewhere

Still, you can take this off.

I could be mistaken.

Ok, stop. You would be ripped off.

See, this is where I'm at.

If you feel like it...

You won't need to go far away for your honeymoon

There is a big room available at the farm

From the window, you can see half of the county

and you would be well fed.

I'm sure of it, and I thank you for this but now it's up to Denise

I'd like to go to Morrocco... in Marrakesh

- Why not ? - Morrocco is full of insects

You will spend your days itching, whereas at the farm...

But Grandfather, the farm is full of bugs, isn't it Thérèse ?

- What, dear ? - That the farm is full of bugs

Grandfather would like us to go there on our honeymoon

Max and me.

You will do as you wish when you'll be married

And if we go to the farm

You'll come to see Denise ?

My place is here, wherever you go

Let's have a coffee in the living room.

However, she would really need to come to the farm

- Did you see her complexion ? - Yes, she is pale-faced.

- You think so ? - She got thinner.

It's her convent that's troubling her.

We'll take care of her when we come back.

We'll never let her go back to her convent, will we Max ?

She's not there yet.

Your coffee, Max.

Thank you.

One thinks you've changed.

It's because they're used to me.

No, me.

Who do you love ?

Ms. Voise

Surprise them and let's go to bed.

Good idea.

It's not big but it's heavy.

It will fit in the basket.

100 Golden Louis, my children.

Each as new as they were 50 years ago.

Grandfather, it's magnificent.

and we won't ask you what you did with them

That's even better.

I understand why that's heavy Thank you Grandmother !

Thank you Grandfather.

We are rich, Max. Look, listen !

It's very nice of you

Thank you for Denise

I'll be able to spoil her thanks to you

Thanks.

They don't take much space but weigh them.

Obviously these aren't feathers.

You did your job, now let's go to sleep.

Say goodnight to Max, Denise and take them up

Of course. Goodnight, see you tomorrow

Goodnight, and good dreams.

- Thank you Sir - Goodnight.

I'm bringing you your hot-water bottle

Go to sleep Denise, I need to talk to our Grandparents

We need to make the invitation list before the wedding

Moreover, we need to think if we're gonna have a ceremony

a lunch or a reception...

a very simple one, because of the mourning in the sacristy

Thief !

Thief !

Ok.

- Give me back what you took ! - Not ok.

- And what happens ? - I'm gonna call.

Don't do this to me or I would hurt you

Don't think you can do anything only because I love you.

Even less if you love me.

Don't talk to me about love, you've never loved anyone

There is a beginning to everything

Isn't it ?

The only thing I know is that I won't go home without bringing back what you took

who's asking you to ?

and you didn't even bring something decisive to make me obey

like the first time on the public square bench.

An oversight !

- I thought about it - And then ?

I felt that if I took it with me tonight

I would maybe kill you

Whether you give me back the money or not !

I see what it is...

A crime of passion

- The real crime is to let you live. - and marry Denise !

- Herself or someone else ! - Thérèse...

Something terrible is happening to us

Nothing that happens to you can happen to me !

I never said it was the same thing

Thérèse, you love me

and nothing will make you say it but I love you and nothing will make me shut up.

If you knew how I thought this would end.

Badly

really badly !

I know too well how to handle things, but you...

not sufficiently well.

You could have died for sure

You're miserable

Not sure...

I'm still trying to find myself

But what is certain is that I'm trying to find you at your end

There's nothing for you at my end

nor there is anything for me at yours

Give me my money back, I have to go home

No, but if you will, I'll follow you

I'll give Denise the money back but I'll tell her that I don't love her

that I love you and that I think you love me

It's not true !!

Say that to her, I'm not asking for more

Allright.

Keep this money and disappear !

It's maybe not that much

And if it is,

I'll take the responsibility.

Goodbye

May God punish you for the rest of your life

and forgive you at the time of your death

Thérèse !

- Thérèse, I'm sorry

Did you shoot ? I didn't hear anything.

No, it was a stone

You had to do this too...

Where did it touch you ?

on the shoulder

That's nothing

Move slowly

Oh my God, I could have killed you

Please don't swear.

- Help me stand up - No

For once, I will decide who talks and who does not.

I called you, I threw the stone

because you left before I could finish

while I succeeded bringing you here

- I was running after a thief - I wasn't running very fast

Now listen to me. I'll never marry Denise

I took the money to give everything up

wiht or without your permission

To go to Africa, to Morrocco

where a guy like me can still succeed

but with the money in my pocket.

I decided immediatly that I wouldn't leave on my own

While I was at it,

I took something else from the office

Don't you see ?

Your passport

I need a woman there who holds me, shapes me

who ends up making me

someone clean

because I swear, do you hear me

I swear it's still time to do this

You don't believe me ?

Don't believe it, you will see

what are you hoping for ?

That you will take me by the hand and take me away

under the pretense that you took my passport

The passport was only to make sure you wouldn't forget about it

so you couldn't pretend you forgot it

and call everything into question

I'm gonna go first

and give you until tomorrow evening to meet up with me

A whole night and a whole day

to prove yourself you love me

Simply because I exist

and since I exist

tomorrow evening you will take the train I'm taking later

You'll be in Marseille at 10.10 pm

I'll be there with the tickets to Tangiers

We'll be leaving on the same evening

you can stand up and leave now

and leave me

until tomorrow

Go

We'll never see each other again

I can tell you that

If God had made me your sister

I would have followed you

May the evil you will do be lesser than the one I wish you

See you tomorrow !

See you tomorrow...

Sophie, get somewhere else I need to talk to Lola

- Hello - Hello

I'd like to ask you a favor

A big one

I can't promise anything

Me neither, but I can help without promising

Have fun, it's a real one

So, I'll be leaving to Marseille in half an hour

I'll be stopping at the Arcs

there's nothing to do there, it's for rednecks

I worked there for 3 months before arriving here

The boss from the garage owes me 10 000 bucks

and I left some stuff for him to keep

The Arcs are two hours away from here

and depending on the phone call you'll give me

Max, are you drinking anything ?

So I was saying that depending on your phone call

Either I'll keep heading to Marseille, accompanied

or I'll come back to motivate someone

What's for me in your romance, I'm gonna be the third wheel ?

No, only the lights

So tomorrow afternoon

first you're gonna go observe her to see who I'm talking about

To make sure you see her or not on the platform

So you can tell me on the phone

Do you understand ? To make sure she's on the train or not

You get it ?

that you're crazy ? Yes.

Well, there's no evidence yet.

So tomorrow afternoon, under the pretense you want a postcard

some ink, whatever you want...

- Another slice of bread, grandmother ? - No, thank you my dear.

- Grandfather, more rum ? - We're leaving

Finette must have finished too.

- We're leaving. - I'm gonna inform Thérèse

St Thérèse, the ancestors are leaving Go down to bless Finette

- What are you doing ? - Packing your suitcase.

My suitcase ? To go where ?

You're leaving, with grandfather and grandmother

No, never !

Yes, Denise.

You were sleeping last night and we couldn't talk this morning

- Max is gone - Gone ?

He needed some papers the town hall was demanding.

He went back to Paris to get them

When is he coming back ?

in three days

maybe in four, he'll be back

Stay calm

Are you ?

I am.

and I want you to be at rest before he comes back

Don't argue because I won't change my mind.

But I don't want you to be on your own

- You're not letting me be on my own - Are you coming too ?

No

I am weary too, Denise.

I decided to make a short retreat in my convent

A last one

Three days.

I'm leaving tonight

after closing the shop.

They aren't going to keep you are they ?

No, not this time.

Ok

Take your suitcase

You go first.

I'm following you

Goodbye Thérèse !

"Miss Voise"...

Marseille ? Third seat, at the back of the train

What are you preparing ?

A pineapple with kirsch.

- He's not stinting himself - He's right

Except that if I was rich I wouldn't go to the Arcs to party.

and elsewhere too I hope

That remains to be seen

Hello... Who ?

Mister ?

- Trivet ? - It's me !

- Inside the booth, Mister - Thank you Madam

Hello...it's you ?

Finally

Speak louder, I can't hear you !

Thank you Mary

Thank you

Champagne !

Do you have Champagne ?

Only this one. For half bottles you have to ask Madam

- [champagne brand name] from Marseille - I'll have the bottle then

- When is the fast train to Marseille ? - In 45 minutes

So bring me something to write

I'll post the letter in Marseille

It will arrive in Tangiers before me

Good old Sweetheart, When you read this letter

I'll be in the air flying towards you

Lucky as I am, it couldn't take longer than this

Moreover, I'm not coming alone And keep your monsters for yourself

I'm ready ! And nothing from the Riviera as you could (...)

So, Cutie ! This champagne is for tomorrow ?

There, I was waiting for it to be fresh

Open it, make some noise

I'll drink in my glass

- You'll pour a glass for yourself - Sir, the manager could see me

So what ? A customer like me does what he wants to.

Give it to me

Here

To your love life

I have none.

No kidding

Well, to mine then.

Here...

Keep this

A golden Louis ? Will you take this back ?

That's out of the question Now move, I have a letter to finish.

Go

Twelve years, tomorrow

And he never came back, never gave no sign of life

A boy who looked as though butter wouldn’t melt in one's mouth

Disappeared just like that without saying anything

without taking anything with him or just a small bundle

Only a week later we found out he had taken all his papers

and some good money

he had earned in a farm one week before leaving

What I am sure of, I who knew him very well

is that he left without bad feelings

to give the money to the notary in Valence

It's certainly in Valence or on the road that he got crazy

For some reason we'll never know of.

It must have been smouldering for long

He was in everybody's heart

What's certain, even today, is that

wherever he may be

unless he's dead

and even if.....

Keep the change

For Cecile

- How long does it stop ? - The time it takes one to say it

Be quick

I'm always quick. Come here !

The train...

Enough, are you crazy ? Take the underpass.

- Where ? - Over there, at the third light

One falls asleep on your sweet lips

Goodbye !

I'm giving you this, it was on the permanent way

I'll write my report

but I can't sleep here

otherwise I won't be at 6 in Toulon

Berthier, I'll advise station 12

You'll go home with the 354

I can't go home with a guy like this

Mother Mary Immaculate, lay on me all the throes

and from your House, never move me away

In exchange of my sacrifice

Deign grant my little sister Denise happiness in this world

and salvation in the other one.

And if you didn't want me to give Denise Max back

may his tortured soul rest in peace.