Maîtresse

Coffee, please.

Do you know where Mario is?

Mario?

In the back, I think.

I don't believe it. How are you?

- So you still hang out here! - I told you I did.

I almost went to your home.

Then I remembered you told me the Cafe de I'Arrivee.

- So you've made the big move. - Finally.

- Pierrot didn't come? - He couldn't make it out of bed.

I've got a job, starting September. Landscape gardener.

- How'd you find that? - My father.

Great.

- What are you up to? - I'm a hard-working man.

That's great. You're in books?

I'll tell you about it. It's a terrific job. Classy.

Really? And it pays?

Yes. It's a gas.

That's great.

I was wondering if you could put me up

for a few days, until I find a room.

- No problem. Come to my place. - Sure?

- It's not the Ritz, I warn you. - Who cares?

Strange, isn't it? You and I together. - What'll you do till September?

I don't think anyone's home. Hold this.

If they're out, let's go.

I want to get the name.

What the hell is that notebook for?

Trust me for a second, will you?

I have to be organized.

We're from a publishing house.

We sell books on fine arts.

What arts? Your mother.

It's no use. Let's go somewhere else.

Good morning, Madame. Would you be -

Sorry, I made a mistake.

Moron! Would you be interested in art books, Madame?

Not at all.

Sorry.

- They're rough. - Best to say you made a mistake.

What I want is to see what's behind those walls.

It's an adventure to go into people's homes, look around.

Let me handle it.

But you never get past the intercom!

I'd like to see someone for a change!

You take the top. I'll take the bottom.

See what I see? - The fourth floor is all closed up.

Just our luck.

Let's work fast. I've had it with encyclopedias for today.

- What is it? - Do you know Flammarion Publishing?

We sell art books. You know, art classics.

- Here's one on Titian. - Listen, I'm in a hurry.

- He was a great painter. - Not interested.

How can you say that?

You haven't even looked at them.

- Look at this - Come in.

Where?

Let's go.

- Which way? - Over here.

What's the matter?

Hurry!

I'll buy all your books if you can stop this.

Quick, we've got to shut down the main. Where's the water main?

In the kitchen, under the sink.

- I'll go. - Quick, hurry up!

Give me a rag or something.

Hurry! A rag or something to stop this.

Here.

But these are all clean.

Who cares?

I think we got it. Okay?

That's fantastic.

- Did it work? - Congratulations. You're an expert.

I could kiss you.

The people downstairs will be happy. You ought to tell them.

The old woman who lives there

is on vacation on the Riviera.

I'll write and tell her.

I'll be right back.

Did you hear that?

The woman downstairs is on vacation.

Good for her.

Good for us, too.

What? Oh, no!

I want no part of that shit.

Are you sure the old hag's away?

She's on the Riviera.

If someone comes, we'll say we lost our keys.

That's really dumb.

Keep it down.

None of it's worth a penny.

Hosts.

It may all be junk, but I'm taking something.

Take it easy.

Hurry up! There's a guy in there!

What guy? Gimme a second. Don't panic.

I'm telling you there's a guy in there.

Great...

Easy, easy.

Texas, quiet.

Texas, sit still.

Be careful. He's trained to kill.

Texas, sit still.

You again!

Texas, quiet!

Careful. He's a bit jumpy tonight.

He's dangerous.

Aren't you ashamed of yourselves?

Don't move.

I'll be with you in a second.

Sorry, but I can't trust you.

Easy, Texas.

Down!

Texas, lie down!

How are you this evening?

Fine, thank you.

Don't move, Texas.

He's not moving, is he?

What do we do now?

That's your problem.

You got us into this mess.

I didn't want to come.

What was that?

You're about to find out.

Give me a smoke.

He doesn't approve.

Stupid dog.

I don't think he likes me.

- Yes, he does. - I tell you he doesn't.

I can tell from his eyes. I'm not his type.

Swine!

- Don't get him excited! - I'm not.

I need you.

What about me?

You need me?

Two hundred francs for three minutes' work.

On your knees!

Take off your gloves.

Piss on his face.

You okay?

Still going to Barcelona?

Yes.

I'll be back in two weeks.

You got the key?

Well?

Well?

Did you do her?

What is this place?

Is it a cathouse?

Do you think we can steal some dough?

Tell me.

Could you answer?

Mario, we're leaving.

I'd like to - to take you to dinner.

I've got the money.

Come on, say yes.

Wait for me downstairs. I want to change first.

We've got her. She's got nothing on us.

By the way, what did you do with her?

Nothing.

- Leave me alone for five minutes. - Why?

Because. Split.

What's the matter with you?

I don't know.

So, are you going?

Here.

Now go!

You're a real pain. Take it all.

Now scram.

See you later.

Where are you from?

What do you do?

It depends.

You don't trust me?

It's not that.

I don't really have a past.

Excuse me.

Another one, please.

I can't eat without wine.

So what do you do? I mean -

Me?

You shouldn't ask me questions, because

either I lie

or I don't answer them.

Here. While you're waiting.

Will your friend talk?

He didn't understand what was going on.

What about you?

I'm looking at you.

Why did you come out with me tonight?

'Cause you were worried?

Were you afraid?

I'm not the cautious type.

I don't have any money.

It's true. I really don't.

You see, I paid off my friend so we could be alone.

Really? You did that?

I'm flattered.

Here you are.

This is the time when they kill horses.