Desire Page #7

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I can't buy you any diamond clips

or pearl necklaces.

Pearl necklace! It is a pearl necklace

that is separating us.

Well, it's too bad,

but I couldn't buy you any real pearis.

And when it comes to jewellery,

I'm sure you like the real thing.

Tom, I swore I wouldn't tell you...

...but I can't let you go away thinking

I'm something even worse than I am.

You heard about the big theft in Paris,

the pearl necklace.

I did it.

I fooled you, I lied to you. There's only

one true thing you know about me.

I did love you. I do love you.

Goodbye, Tom.

I hope she's got rid of him by now.

You know, I almost left

without saying goodbye, Your Highness.

I wouldn't like it known in European courts

that Americans have no manners.

Goodbye.

I've invited Mr. Bradley to stay for dinner.

I really think it's an imposition,

but since you insist, well, I'll stay...

...and try to be very entertaining.

I'm a little bit worried, Mr. Bradley.

If you stay to dinner,

I'm afraid you'll miss your train.

That's the kind of hospitality I like.

Shall we join the ladies?

Mr. Bradley, the truth is...

Now I'm sure you'll understand...

...but we have some very serious

family business to discuss.

That's all right,

just consider me one of the family.

After you, Uncle Carlos.

You know, this is sort of a farewell dinner,

and I think we ought to have a toast.

Just what would you suggest?

First, I want to drink to my hostess...

...who first stole my car

and then stole my heart.

My car was insured, but my heart wasn't.

And then I think

we ought to drink to Aunt Olga.

Because I understand she's been ill.

I?

Yes, I heard you were very ill,

about 35 years ago in Vienna.

You made a mistake, Aunt Olga.

You should have told that doctor.

And if he had really loved you,

he would have helped you over that wall.

I'm sure it would have been a great shock

to him when he heard about it.

He probably would have called you

every name under the sun.

He probably would have taken you

over his knee...

...and given you the spanking of your life.

- Does it still hurt, darling?

- Just a little. Don't worry.

He would have slapped your hands

so hard that they'd never dream again...

...of touching anything

that didn't belong to them.

I'm sorry, honey.

They're still a little red.

But he'd have stuck by you

if he really loved you.

He would have seen

that you got your chance.

And if anybody tries to stop you from

getting that chance, I'd like to see him!

How about some sauce hollandaise?

It goes very well with a fricassee of chicken.

Tell me, Your Highness...

...you're a man of great experience,

you usually know what's coming next.

Do you think there's going to be a war?

I hope not. I'm always in favour of peace.

But as the situation is at the moment,

with nobody minding his own business...

...you never can tell what may happen.

Tell me, Tom...

...what would America's attitude be

if it really came to a crisis?

If America is wise,

it won't ever mix in European affairs.

But sometimes we get dragged in, and then,

of course, we have to go through with it.

You can't underestimate America.

That would be a foolish thing to do.

It's a big country.

Six feet three.

How about some more sauce hollandaise?

You know, Your Highness...

I was just thinking of some parlour tricks

you once showed me.

They were awfully good...

...but I think I can show you one

that'll top anything you've ever seen.

You see this chicken? Now watch closely.

One, two, three, presto.

It's gone. Where is it? In my stomach?

That's what you think. It isn't.

It's in the inside pocket of your coat

and it isn't chicken anymore.

It's changed into a string of pearis.

You know, that's marvellous.

I can scarcely believe it.

But you're right. It is in my inside pocket.

But it didn't change into

a string of pearis, it changed into this.

You see, Mr. Bradley,

it's a better trick than even you thought.

- Carlos.

- Don't worry, darling.

He won't shoot me.

There are too many witnesses around.

Besides, hanging is a very painful death.

I really hope you don't shoot him

unless it's absolutely necessary.

Now, Mr. Bradley, I'm going to lock you

in a nice, cool cellar for two or three days...

...where you'll have a chance to think

about life and Bronson 8.

In other words, I'm giving you back

to the automobile business.

Pedro!

Yes, sir.

Take the plate to the kitchen

and disarm the fricassee.

Now, Mr. Whatever-your-name-is,

I want that pearl necklace.

Well, you won't get it.

All right,

I'll go into my final trick of the evening.

See this hand? Now it's a fist.

The fist is still in my hand

and when I count three...

...the fist will be on your jaw.

One, two...

A lady to see you, M. Duvalle.

Will you excuse me, please?

Yes, madame, what can I...

How do you do, M. Duvalle?

May I introduce my fianc, Mr. Bradley?

Glad to meet you, M. Duvalle.

I've heard so much about you,

it's just like meeting an old friend.

We came to see you

about the pearl necklace.

Pearl necklace?

Do you intend to buy another one?

On the contrary.

You see, the necklace that you sold

mademoiselle is really very beautiful...

...but too expensive for us,

and I'm afraid we'll have to return it.

- You have it with you, dear?

- Yes, darling.

Would it upset you too much

if I would ask you to take it back?

I hate to return things, it's not my habit.

But you said you would take it back

whenever I changed my mind...

...and I have changed my mind.

As a matter of fact, I've changed my life.

I'm marrying Mr. Bradley soon.

That is, I hope so.

I know my fiance is indebted to you

and even to France...

...and if you can see your way to help us...

...to release mademoiselle

from her obligation, it'll be swell.

Otherwise, I'm afraid we'll have to postpone

our marriage a long while.

Seven years. Seven long years, M. Duvalle.

Dr. Pauquet on the telephone, M. Duvalle.

Hello, Dr. Pauquet?

M. Duvalle?

I had a pretty bad night...

...but suddenly I feel like a new man.

In fact, I feel like 2,200,000 francs.

That's bad, definitely bad!

No, no, there's nothing the matter with me.

I'll be around this afternoon

and tell you all about it.

Now, about this necklace.

- I will take it back.

- Thank you.

A thousand thanks, monsieur.

And be assured, M. Duvalle,

that when I'm in America...

I'll recommend you to all my friends.

Please don't.

But to return to your obligation...

...as far as I am concerned,

it is paid for and forgotten.

Thank you.

But your debt to the state,

that is a different matter.

I will do everything I can to help you...

...but the final decision

is entirely up to the authorities.

- Did you want to get married today?

- Yes, sir.

- Have you a licence?

- Sure.

That's not your marriage licence.

Why, yes, it is. I...

It's your parole.

- The witnesses are here?

- Yes, sir.

Gentlemen, if you please.

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