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THIRST

Sleepyhead!

What do you want?

I'm so sorry. I got the wrong room.

What was that?

Keep your eyes open.

- Are there snakes here? - Of course.

- Let's swim back to the boat. - They're in the water too.

I could spend all summer here with you.

No rehearsals or ballet shoes.

Very nice, but other duties call.

It's back to the wife and kids tomorrow.

- You're married? - Yes.

Did you think I wasn't?

A man my age who isn't married with kids is a failure.

But it's nothing we can't work out.

I just wanted to see how you live.

Is this some kind of inspection?

- I'm his wife. - Whose wife?

Whose wife? You have more than one?

Forgive me.

Is he paying for this?

You should be ashamed of yourself.

Have you no conscience?

I'd pictured you quite differently.

You're not even beautiful.

I don't get it.

I love him.

Don't you have any pride?

Don't you?

A woman with three children can't be too concerned about pride.

But you should be.

It's known as loyalty between decent women.

Little troll!

My little troll!

What are you doing here?

Having a look at your little troll.

I see.

Was this really necessary?

People are talking. This has to end.

Let's not make a scene.

We're civilized human beings.

I want order and discipline. Go home.

You too, and don't come back!

Pay attention, both of you!

I'm an honest man.

I've never tried to hide the fact I have two women.

Any healthy man has to have two women.

There are sly devils with more, and that's just indecent.

No, two's the right number, and you hold on to them for dear life.

What are you laughing at?

I believe I'm entitled.

Go ahead and laugh. My standards are first-rate.

People can say what they like. Envious cads!

I'm sure she'll calm down.

Trust me.

Are you crying?

I thought I heard something. What's wrong?

- Go back to sleep. - Has Astrid been pestering you?

Just tell me.

What's wrong with you?

Can't you tell from the way I've been lately?

What the...? Are you pregnant?

- I think so. - You're not sure?

Yes, I am.

What do they teach you in ballet school?

A virgin at 20, and not a clue about taking precautions!

I'm so scared, Raoul!

Don't be scared. I'm sure it can be taken care of.

I don't want that.

I'm so scared. Please don't leave me now.

There we go.

No, you stay here, darling. I'll make coffee.

Forgive me for being such a fool.

Are you leaving? Don't you want coffee?

- How long have you kept it from me? - What?

- How far along are you? - Three months, I think.

- You think? - Or four.

- Which is it? - Maybe four.

- Do you think, or are you sure? - Probably three.

- That can't be. I was on maneuvers. - Then it must be four.

Oh, really?

So it's four now.

I'm not quite sure. - Suddenly drawing a blank?

It's impossible to know for sure!

You can't fool me! I wasn't born yesterday!

The kid's not mine. Whore!

Whore!

Whore!

Crying again? Is it that bad here?

Nurse, am I ruined for the rest of my life?

A young girl like you? Ruined for life?

I mean, do you think I can't have children now?

Who says so?

You know what they did. Is that what they usually do?

It depends. You should talk to the doctor.

I did.

Well, then?

I can't get an answer. He dismisses it.

And so should you, miss.

A woman nowadays can do so many other things besides have babies.

With your profession, so full of variety,

where you're both celebrated and envied, well...

I don't want to be sterile!

Let's bring in a little fresh air.

Are you awake?

I know you're awake. You're just pretending.

You've had enough sleep.

Open the curtains, will you? I'm suffocating.

Here we go again.

What?

What's that stench?

I made some tea earlier. Maybe it wasn't a good brand.

Up here, please!

What an idea, sitting on a train all Midsummer.

- It was your idea. - My idea?

Wasn't it?

"Book the train home on Midsummer's Eve," you said.

"We'll escape the crowds at home."

You're the man. You should decide.

- What are you doing? - Ordering breakfast.

We have to be sure we can pay for the room.

We nearly starved for three days, but you wanted this expensive hotel.

You left your hat here on our trip out.

So it was my fault.

- The money's gone. That's all. - You were in charge of it.

Just be glad I was.

You should watch a man's face when he pulls out his wallet.

And a woman's when he doesn't.

Men's tone of voice, how they go on,

their lack of finesse, their ugly bodies!

Damn it!

Come in.

National-Zeitung.

- A whole franc! - He brought it all the way up.

A franc for a paper you won't read. It's 10 centimes at the station!

Talk about expensive habits. But no breakfast.

And no nightcap last night. - You felt better without it.

You'd feel better without any nightcaps ever!

Are you saying I'm a drinker?

Are you saying I'm a drinker?

You bet I am!

Ruth, I didn't mean it. I'm sorry.

With all your fine upbringing,

you still forget to brush your teeth at night.

A statue representing "The Quarrel."

You shouldn't smoke so much. Think of your heart.

What use is a heart to a dancer who can't use her legs?

It wouldn't even do as an arch support.

Take care of it anyway, for my sake.

You're afraid I'll land in the hospital and run up big bills.

Exactly.

You'll get well and dance again.

You always look like a tormented animal,

as if I were torturing you.

Always looking at your watch. It's your god.

And your old coins.

And your assistant lecturer's ties!

But I am an assistant lecturer.

Your trousers bag at the knees because you won't hang them up.

I'm sure you press them before you go see your other woman.

- Shut your mouth. - Bravo!

I didn't mean it that way.

You never mean it.

We were at this until 3:00 a.m.

For God's sake, don't start again!

Oh, I will... every time you need to lighten up.

Viola wasn't in love with me.

She was in love with her dead husband.

I was just a stand-in.

That's what you were born to be, darling.

A stand-in.

Raoul was a rat, but he was a man.

Besides, I felt sorry for her.

- But not for me? - You didn't have encephalitis.

I could go mad just the same.

I couldn't just break it off.

How would you like it if... - If what?

If you broke up with me because I'm tired and whiny?

Just toss me away!

I don't want to be your appendix, like Viola.

Viola. What a name!

When you're sweet, you're very sweet.

It's late. You should get dressed.

Let go of me.

You've never really cared for me. - We have to pack.

I'm not beautiful enough for you.

You've never looked better.

So I was ugly before? You never told me.

The sun has done you good.

It was wise of them to give me that scholarship.

I see.

You'd rather have traveled alone.

You don't love me.

Have some wine. It might help.

Go to hell with your straw-covered bottle!

Don't start now.

You've never understood me!

- You're babbling. - Maybe.