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that the responsibility

for this situation

is only caused by...

- Let him speak!

The inability of the leaders...

and not by socialism itself!

Let me speak!

We don't accept that

the right to protest

against what

happened in Hungary

and we agree with the hard,

but necessary, military intervention

by the Government

and the Soviet people.

Watch out! Don't spoil it.

How is it'?

- How is what?

- Very yellow'?

You give me too many vitamins.

You have to stop it. They stink!

- Need anything else?

- No, no!

I'm late.

Honey, I was just taking

a shirt from the drawer.

The money's gone.

Do you know anything?

I remember well, I put 50000 Lire

there the other day.

The money'?

Oh yes, I took it.

I wanted to buy a gift

for my sister's birthday.

Please forgive me.

- You could have told me.

- Yes, sorry. I just forgot.

- Ciao, Mom.

- Ciao. Take care.

- Ciao dear.

- Ciao darling.

If you came to thank me for

this morning, it's no need.

I don't wanna know what

you did with that money.

However, this is

the last time I protect you.

I didn't want to talk about it.

He received the subpoena

yesterday.

It's a delicate case and it

must be treated intelligently.

I wish you'd defend him.

Why me'? We've always

been on opposing sides.

What's the problem'?

It's about defending a boy

who has been

a little exuberant.

You can go to

one of my colleagues...

You are the best lawyer in town.

- And my son...

- Your son resisted arrest.

He punched a cop

and had a knife on him.

Unfounded allegations.

There's no witness.

Don't you need an evidence'?

I only ask you to do your

work and defend him.

You don't need to pray.

After all, it's a simple case,

and I'm here because

I trust you.

If you accept,

I can sleep peacefully.

I will think about it.

- Shall we?

- Yes, of course.

- Good night, Angela.

- Good night, sir.

- Anna!

- Yes, here I am.

- Good night.

- Good night, signora.

Have you called more

for that house?

Actually, no.

I was very busy.

Is it so urgent?

Do you hate it so much'?

It's not that.

I don't hate it at all.

- My mother'?

- No. It's so much your house.

I would prefer one

that is ours.

- A house we choose together.

- I'll do it first tomorrow.

- I promise, okay?

- Okay.

Tell me.

Are you contented with

Angela at home'?

Do you think she is

the right person'?

Why do you ask'?

Has something happened?

I just wondered.

We never talked about it.

I wanted to know

what you thought.

Are you sure

you don't hide anything?

If anything has happened,

I'd rather know it now.

Is this about you and her

or about mom'?

Nothing has happened, really.

I was only wondering.

What do you think?

I think...

she's a good girl.

She's very patient with mom...

What can I say'?

- Pour me some wine, please?

- Of course.

I'm sorry for the delay.

I didn't realize the time.

It's no big deal.

The keys.

- There's someone at home anyway.

- What do you want'?

The water's finished.

May I have some water'?

What's up?

'5 anything wrong?

You shouldn't drink so much.

It's not good for you.

Time for the medicine.

Who is it'? Can't you tell me'?

- It's about Angela.

- So what?

Come on, don't do that.

You know you have to take it.

I read the package leaflet.

They cause arteriosclerosis.

- Please.

- I don't need that crap!

In my days those pills

didn't exist,

and people were healthier.

- Okay. Do what you like!

- Just call if you need anything.

- But...

Then'? What's going on here'?

- Signora...

- My husband.

I'll put them aside.

Carlo came with new cigarettes.

Try to get ready soon.

- You've got to go.

- Just one moment.

- I'll be fired. You've got to go.

- Come here.

Please, Carlo.

If you send me away,

I'll never come back.

- Who was it'?

- A cousin of Angela.

Now the waitresses also

have visitors.

It's just a relative.

He'll leave soon.

- Did you take the medicine?

- Yes, I did.

So what is this?

Do you understand that

it's for your own good?

Can you read the newspaper?

Yes, Mom.

Now you must go.

Sorry, I can't leave now.

Please, Carlo, no!

That turns me on.

Are you crazy?

Leave me, please.

Shall I start with Hungary

or other news?

I don't care about Hungary.

I'm only interested

in obituaries.

Okay.

Carlo, please.

Not now.

I can't, I gotta go.

Go now.

Come on, let me in.

Just for a moment. Please.

When we go out on Saturday

I'll do everything you want.

I can't wait, I get mad.

Please let me in.

Annamaria and Antonio

remember with sorrow

the departure of their

beloved father, Emilio

at the first anniversary

of his death.

These are certainly nice children.

Go on.

Now you can't do anything.

I can look at you.

Okay, have a good look.

But don't touch.

And promise to leave afterward.

I promise.

- I understand, but when was he born'?

- What?

Ah, I didn't tell it.

It says only that he died.

I know he's dead.

I'm not senile!

Well, I don't care that

I don't know.

More.

- More'?

More!

A little more.

- Do you like me'?

- Yes, you're beautiful.

Now I want to watch you.

Me'?

Let me see.

More.

Yes...

More.

Come closer.

- Ciao, Stella.

- Hey!

Keep your hands off!

Come on, tell another one.

I only know dirty ones.

Maybe the signora doesn't like it...

We thank Angela's landlord

to whom we owe her presence.

So great she's here with us.

- You like to dance'?

- Yes, I'm a good dancer.

I'm not kidding,

let's have a dance.

- Give me a kiss.

- Leave me alone!

Signora? Wait a moment.

Shall we take a ride'?

No.

Seen my beautiful car'?

Why don't you stop?

I'm only offering you a ride.

Leave me alone!

Signora. Look...

Signora!

Listen. Signora.

- Excuse me. Signora.

- Please, go away!

Excuse me.

It's not what you think.

- Did you see the car'?

- I'll call a guard!

- Your wife.

- My wife'?

Anna.

Hello'? But where are you'?

Are you okay?

I'm in the center.

In town.

I'm in a cafe.

I took a walk.

No, I just wanted to tell you.

No.

H ow?

Nothing happened.

I said no.

Nothing happened.

Can't you meet me'?

- I'm in a council.

- Giacomo! Where are you'?

They've started to vote

Hurry up!

How do you say'? Listen, I gotta run.

See you at home.

Okay.

Bye, darling.

Kisses.

See you later.

They have a slight majority.

Many councillors are absent.

How can you defend

the son of Bertini'?

Unbelievable!

You of all.

Why not'? It's like any other

case. I'm a lawyer.

- I left the folder by the phone.

- Hurry up!

I'll be right back.

Let's try it.

No. It's too uncomfortable.

Come on, yes.

That's it. Good..

It's pointless to lock you in.

Open the door,

or I'll smash it!

Do you hear me'?

I'm not joking. Open up!

Open up!

Here I am, signora.

You don't like my friends family,

cause it isn't as fine as yours.

But I really like them.

These people are honest.

Do you understand, signora'?

And I've thought you were a friend.

I always try to please you.

And you'?

Run away without a word,

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