The Countess X (La comtesse Ixe) (La comtesse Ixe)

Good evening sir. - Good evening, Carole.

Here are Saturday's invitations. Could you post them later on?

Does that mean that I have the weekend off?

But of course, Carole. You know that our club doesn't want any Peeping Toms.

Aha, Countess X. Is she a new acquaintance of yours?

Yes and no. Nobody in our club knows her very well.

But she seems to be rather notorious.

We're all hoping that she'll make it.

They say she's very pretty and always up for a bit of fun.

In a rather extraordinary way.

What a shame that I can't stay.

But Carole, you know that ifs a private club.

Oh, your lordship...

I don't regret hiring you.

Did you hear that?

'What do you mean?

A sort of groaning, by a person. - Really?

As long as it isn't the baroness.

Countess X will not be receiving this invitation.

But...

But there will be a countess X at the baron's party.

What a wonderful night, isn't it? - Such a shame the countess couldn't make it.

Hopefully she'll come later.

Have you heard the strange rumors about her?

The mysterious countess... - I hope she'll come soon.

I have to admit that I only came to see the countess.

I'm sure she'll be here. I also want to get to know her. They say shes rather special.

Do you think she'll come?

Don't worry. People like that enjoy being waited on.

I've heard that she's rather open-minded.

Tell me more.

It would seem that she dances naked on the tables at parties.

You're joking.

She's from South America. That explains it.

That would be something.

No problem. We'll just ask her to dance for us.

I hope she knows how to behave.

A bit of lawlessness would liven the evening up a bit.

Look. Here she is.

On foot? Has she left her driver at the gate?

My friends, I've only just arrived. But I'm so glad to be here.

Let me catch my breath.

Baron, your guests are most charming.

It's such an honour to meet them.

We've heard a lot about your dancing act.

Is it true that you dance naked for everyone?

We'd love to see it. - I've heard that ifs fantastic.

We couldn't wait to meet you.

Please choose your favourite music. Anything you like.

I don't think you can refuse.

Countess, our guests would love to see you dance. - Please dance for us?

Dance naked? Have I done that before?

But of course. You all know it.

All right then, if you insist. But I'm not sure...

Great. Of course. Please come with me.

I'll dance here.

Please be seated in half a circle.

Shall we move this chair?

Have a seat.

Why don't you all take a seat?

I'll be back in two minutes.

Just a minute.

Who would like a glass of Champagne?

Friends, I think we're going to have a wonderful evening.

Certainly. What with her class and sensuality...

Music.