Anushka Page #4

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He didn't waste any opportunity, too!

Oh dear, but it won't be possible

anyway, Miss Lina.

My Jaro...

Do you think he won't go dancing?

He surely will.

He will dance with the

ugliest, cheekiest girls,

because of his mother.

No, my Jaro won't do that!

He is faithful to me.

Even if it's not easy for him.

Because of his fiery temper.

Yes?

Is he fiery?

Look! Dr. Sascha Wendt!

Also at the opera ball?

As you can see, dear Ferdy.

Standing around and waiting...

Who are you waiting for?

Ah, I know!

Miezi...

No!

So you are waiting for Theresa?

No, I don't even know her.

No?

You are waiting the little chubby girl

with the curls?

Not a bit, I am waiting for no one!

Look, I don't mind who

you are waiting for!

A little silly today my friend,

a little silly.

Ms. Eva.

Hello, dear doctor!

Haven't seen you in a while!

How is the evening so far?

Many people, right?

And mostly acquaintances.

It's four or even five years ago,

since I was here last time.

But it hasn't changed a lot.

Still the same faces.

Well, you're all alone doctor?

Uh... yes, yes. I am alone.

Then do us the favour and join us

for a glass of champagne.

If Madame permits?

Phew!

Mr. Leopold yanks the horses around!

There is more to come!

Wait for the waltz, Miss Anuschka.

I will yank around the girls!

But the first waltz is mine,

Leopold Frank!

Let's make that clear

right away.

Why certainly my dearest!

Here we are!

I never dreamed that I would

be taken to a ball

with a horse-drawn carriage!

Well, no way my ladies have to

take the horse tramway!

All right.

I'll be right there!

Hello Ms. Huber!

Miss Lina!

Good to see you again.

You look marvelous!

I almost didn't recognize you.

How are you doing?

I take my colleague out today.

Ms An-usch-ka.

Anuschka!

Hello Ms Anuschka!

You will surely cause a stir

with your dress!

Don't you want to hand in your scarf?

No thank you, that's not necessary!

Ah, Mr. Leopold.

Here again?

Also here, Huber...

That's right, I'm also here..

Miss Huber is a very nice woman!

She's renting rooms

to unemployed maids.

Always good to know!

Look!

Fat baron Schott.

Six weeks ago he was under my knife.

And now he is happy as a king again.

It gives me pleasure

to see that.

Since when are you greeted

by strange ladies?

Tcha.

That's how she finds me out.

She is also a patient of mine, darling.

She looks quite miserable.

Despite the heavy make-up.

It was not an easy case.

Not for medical reasons,

but she didn't want to get well.

There's something wrong

with her marriage.

And that's her only disease.

But you surely know this just as well

from your own work!

You need a tuschurl!

Just like mine.

You know, there are

two kinds of lighters.

The peteterls...

Yes, yes I know...

this classification.

I once gave one to my wife.

A golden lighter.

A tuschurl.

Lets keep the fire of love burning

for ever.

Lovely.

Do you remember, Eva?

Yes, yes.

Show it to me!

I don't have it with me,

it's at home.

May I have this dance?

What? You want to dance?

Yes, sure.

If a thing's worth doing,

it's worth doing well.

Don't be angry with me doctor,

but today I am primarily

available for my little wife.

That goes without saying professor.

Excuse us, please.

May I have this dance?

One moment please!

Why?

Oh, I see, ahem...

Even an old leopard like you

cannot change its spots!

I almost forgot what a wonderful dancer

my husband is.

You see, Eva, husbands should be

,legally bound

to dance with their wives once a week.

Oh, this would be terrible!

Why?

Because for you men,

every feeling stops,

when it becomes an obligation.

I think I have to belittle my

sense of duty a bit,

in the near future!

Ah, doctor! Still here poor old chap?

As you can see...

We really appreciate your company,

but you should really find

yourself a partner!

You are right, professor.

Madame...

Don't get carried away.

It's only for your own good.

I understand, Madame.

Professor.

Good bye.

A little boring,

this good old Wendt,

a little boring.

I am so glad that he left.

Oh well, maybe it is because

he can't find the right woman.

Or...

do you think he is

crossed in love?

I don't know...

I haven't seen him in a long time!

Never mind.

Come!

What, again?

Yes!

You became a different person!

And do you like this person?

Yes.

It is that easy to bring you down?

I didn't know,

that a country girl

could be such a good dancer!

We had a ball every weekend

at the tavern!

Guess what, Mrs. Anuschka,

we have to come back for

a dance contest!

No, no... not at any price,

Mr. Leopold.

You don't seem to have a good time!

No, you were totally right.

It's incredibly boring here!

Come with me!

Where to?

To the Stalehner.

I don't know that place.

You don't know the Stalehner?

The ball of the domestics?

This is literally a gap

in education.

Watch out, you will have

a heck of a time!

My admiration,

Mr. baron!

Good evening Ms. Huber,

how is it going?

Thanks for asking,

I can't complain.

And how are you, Mr. baron?

So-so...

my stomach is a bit weak.

My head too...

The heart is a bit worn out.

And the rest also a bit uneasy.

It seems, you have quite

a reputation here, dear baron.

Look, I am a regular here.

I was dancing waltzer

with Ms. Huber,

25 years ago.

Those were the days.

Today, the world looks rather different.

Good evening, baron.

Hello Peppi!

Please reserve a loge for us.

Will do!

On the first floor?

Yes, yes.. and prepare

some champagne!

Will be done, Mr baron.

Cigarette?

Yes.

What do you think of that?

I didn't promise too much!

That's a very nice lighter

you have there.

Yes.

A present.

You must be well beloved,

to receive such a precious present.

Who gave it to you?

So..

it's a secret!

Look at her!

She is sweet!

Oh yes, that's right.

Well, let's get cracking!

Are you infantry or cavalry?

Artillery.

Then stay behind!

Mrs. Anuschka is having a good time.

She doesn't sit out any dance!

But you already skip the third!

Je-sus, it is high time!

The professor ordered me to the opera

at half past twelve!

Wait, I will escort

you to the cloakroom!

All alone, Madame?

I am not alone, no...

And I am not a "Madame" as well.

Too bad.

Why...

because I am not a "Madame"?

No, no...

because you're not alone.

Why?

Because...

I am alone and don't know

anybody here!

Oh dear, poor fellow!

Well, then please stay...

at our table.

Don't you want to dance a bit?

Yes!

May I have the pleasure?

Yes, please.

Do you want to leave already?

No!

I will only fetch the professor

and Madame.

They are bored at the opera ball.

Seems to be some sort of floozie,

this Anuschka.

Shame on you!

First you make eyes at her

and now you run her down,

because she's not interested in you.

You rogue.

Cheers!

Come on.

I will be back in one hour

at the latest.

Why do you make yourself so scarce

lately, Mrs. Lina?

I am very busy!

There is always trouble

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