Rosa la Rose, Public Girl (Rosa la rose, fille publique)

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ROSA, THE ROSE

PUBLIC GIRL

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DEDICATED TO

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How much?

500.

And for the night?

I don't do that.

I've got what it takes.

You talkin' money here?

But, no, I don't do that.

I can't.

What's it to you?

I wanted to treat myself.

Well?

No, I don't want it to be too short.

Suit yourself.

It's beautiful.

There's no hurry.

Alright.

"Alright," what?

I got to her first.

Get lost, or wait your turn.

Stop it!

Summer's no time to fight. It's too nice out.

And too hot.

Hang on.

It's your fault, too.

I can't waste time like that.

Got it?

Since you're in a hurry, we can all go together if you like.

I don't mind, really. It's up to you.

Neither do I, unless he's in the closet.

She's taking them in twos, now.

She already does 10 for every one of mine.

Yeah, I don't know if that's ever happened to me before.

I just love mornings.

The detours they make just to see us on their way to work.

Rose in hand.

That's OK.

Gives them something to dream about.

To hell with it, I'm going.

Know what we look like?

What?

Those tiny fish that follow the big ones for their scraps.

That's a bit much.

I hear that's what they do.

I never travel.

What's that got to do with it?

Oh, I know!

- You mean pilot fish! - Yeah?

What are you on about? Aren't pilot fish the ones in front?

Trust me, they're pilot fish.

Pilot...

Yeah.

Ooh, there's a strange feeling in the air today.

Say, you seen Rosa?

She's busy, hun.

Take a look at my hands.

Still nice and smooth, dainty...

Skilled.

Let's go.

She stole him from under my nose.

Julien, check those legs!

Whores dress like librarians these days.

They're called remoras.

How much?

I don't go out much.

I was so proud of mine...

It's not that bad.

You done with the comparisons, boys?

I have to go.

You know, you guys were pretty wild.

I hope I didn't start anything.

The bastard was worried I was closeted, but he wouldn't stop feeling me up.

Didn't seem to bother you!

Can we come back?

Sure. Just call the office

and ask them for Rosa and the time.

No more than two, though.

So don't get any ideas!

Watch out for AIDS!

Is Rosa not here?

We should put some signs up, like a caretaker.

"Rosa's in the stairwell."

"Rosa'll be right back."

What's today's?

Take a deep breath.

You'll smell her perfume.

Kiss me... on the cheek.

If the cops come by...

She's got nothing to worry about.

She didn't even touch him.

He's dying for it, but...

They haven't booked her in two years.

Either Gilbert is strong, or she's sneaky.

Worse than that!

She's clean.

I wouldn't bank on that.

I bet Gilbert's on the take.

Well, yeah, that's what I've heard.

Know something?

We're getting dumber by the day.

I checked the Petit Robert.

Remoras are suckers.

What's a Petit Robert?

Don't go looking for him, it's a dictionary.

That bastard! He called us suckers!

Rosa!

Hey Forty, is it true you stole my legionnaire?

Not much of a legionnaire, he's a useless babbler.

Know what a remora is?

A kind of hat?

- Remora, not fedora! - What's that?

A little fish that latches onto sharks to get around.

There you go! Who needs a Petit Robert?

I'm glad we cleared that one up. It was bothering me.

Back so soon?

I didn't even really get to talk to her.

Think it'll be a while, Thirty-Five? Do you?

Yes, it'll be a while.

Go away! Don't hang around, you're not doing us any good.

Let up on Rosa a bit.

She's stubborn as hell.

I'm not so sure.

- Maybe-- - No!

Ta-da!

I'm sorry, Mr Lyon, we were closed.

A party.

No, no, I'll be here all day.

If you want.

You won't be a bother. So long, Mr Lyon.

Your clock is slow, Jeannot.

Yes. But, little by little, I'll find happiness again

and, before you know it, I'll have gained a day.

See you Thursday, sweetie.

See you Thursday, Max.

These are very beautiful, but they're in the way.

Wait until she sees them!

She'll see them just as well back there.

Gilbert won't be happy.

Think I'm scared of Gilbert?

No.

I'm Corsican.

Corsicans aren't punching bags.

Exactly. You're just stubborn mules!

Maybe.

If you live with 'em, they can rub off on you.

It's show time!

Gilbert'll be happy.

You should learn the ropes, Yvette.

Give me some time, Rome wasn't built in a day!

Look at that.

About this winter...

There's a fur sale going on.

My mink's looking tattered.

Have Pierrot make one. I have an account there.

Yeah, I know, but I'd like you to come pick it with me.

Last time, we...

Are you teasing me?

I wouldn't even know how!

You know why I'm asking.

If you were there, I'd feel like a lady.

Want me to marry you, too?

It'd make it proper.

Hit it, Rene!

We're 20 years old and we want to have fun

So let's have a party!

We're 20 years old and there's no time like now

To have fun and party!

From dusk till dawn, we'll party

Without a care in the world

Let's live like there's no tomorrow

And have all our fun tonight!

Think I didn't see you?

I'll let you in, then run up and hide.

Thanks, Jeannot.

Stop! This isn't the time.

I just can't help it. I'm sentimental like that.

When I turned 20, I got the best gift ever.

I found love.

I don't know what I've done with it since.

Cake!

- Hello, Mr Leon. - How're things?

Here you go.

Great.

Count it. The Countess isn't here.

Go thank everyone.

Keep going.

Don't you worry about that, babe.

Same goes for you.

God, what a man will do when he's in love with you

God, what a man will do when he fancies you

God, how I love the crazy look in your eyes

When you say our love's forever

God, life would be so simple

If I could believe in fantasy