La fleur du mal Page #5

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Michle!

Franois!

How sweet of them...

Franois,

can I borrow some toothpaste

I forgot my tube.

What a scatterbrain.

Aunt Line!

In the kitchen.

What are you doing?

You've made my bed up.

This is the least I could do.

Did your crate make it all right?

No problem. Believe me,

that thing will last forever.

They're weren't upset?

They were pleased, in fact.

This way,

I'll bring you back tomorrow.

Your father was angry

about you leaving so soon.

I'm flattered.

Can't he leave us be?

What's bitten you?

She's a rebel, you know.

How did mum take it?

I think she understood.

What about you?

- What about me?

- What do you think?

I'm so pleased you like this house.

I've been so happy here.

You're crying?

So many memories.

I love you more than anything.

So do I, it's only natural.

I was here when your grandfather

and my sister died.

I was expecting them.

They had been away in Italy.

Yes, I know.

I'm silly to keep mulling over it.

Why don't we play Monopoly?

Or Scrabble, if you like.

What do you prefer?

I'm bound to lose at Scrabble.

But that way one of you

will win.

You've blocked

the board up nicely!

Open up a new line.

Don't count on it.

Going back tomorrow?

Yes, I have a class at 2.

I leave early. I've been enlisted.

Your mother wants my help

and your father

needs his papers sorted.

Aren't they exploiting you a bit?

That makes...

twenty-three for me.

It's normal to help Anne.

Anne, okay.

But my father...

He could find someone else

for his papers.

I can't refuse.

Too bad, I'll open up.

- He's such a tyrant.

- What's wrong with you?

19 for me.

No more letters.

He went and sold the vineyard

to the Japanese...

That helped build up the lab.

None of us are winegrowers,

you least of all.

A seven-letter word.

Thank you.

Conceal

You've been concealing things.

Add everything up.

I'll get us something to drink.

I want to tell her my idea

about the leaflet.

Do you think I should?

If you don't, I will.

It's a true pleasure for us

to welcome these leading

French television performers.

We are sure

they will magnificently exploit

the benefits and beauties

of our region.

Spoken to Maurice?

He has some good news for you.

Sorry, I need to see someone.

I'll leave you in good hands.

We are determined to contribute

as best we can

to make your stay a happy one

and ensure your project's success.

I felt it wise

to make the most of the presence

of our esteemed guests

to celebrate with you what I call

my return to civilian life.

As you know, my great age

and my state of health

prevent me from running

for office again.

Next Sunday, you'll be electing

your new council...

- Something to drink?

- Please.

What's the good news?

That's not bad at all.

Well done. Quite remarkable!

Did you like it?

Yes, very much.

Well, Anne, my dear,

has Lartigue told you?

You're well placed

to take over from me.

Allow me to tell you

that I'm delighted.

I could do with a drink.

Let's not count our chickens.

How long will you be with us?

About four weeks.

You don't have a drink.

Let me get you one.

- Will you trust me?

- Certainly.

What was your name again?

Dominique.

I'm Grard.

Promise you'll wait here?

- I promise.

- I'll be right back.

Did you see that hideous thing

about my family?

Yes, it's quite shocking

but you needn't worry about it.

It mustn't influence people.

It won't, everyone knows

it's all rubbish.

- Any idea who's behind it?

- Not at all!

To be quite honest,

it's not worth the attention.

It reeks of the Far Right.

More of hatred

and personal vendettas...

You can always ask Brissot

if you like.

He's here?

My dear, I invite

every elected representative.

I don't share Brissot's ideas

but I won't make him a martyr.

Come over here.

I hope you'll like it.

You're very kind. Thank you.

From the Domaine de la Solitude.

Pretty name, isn't it?

Here's to our solitude!

Who do you play in the film?

I'm a perverse

and seductive woman.

Perverse, I can't say,

but seductive is spot on.

What do you do, Grard?

I work in curative chemistry,

my dear.

I run a lab

and a pharmacy in town.

Heaven must have sent you!

I've had a sore throat

for three days.

Pop into the pharmacy

to see me tomorrow.

Let me jot the address down

for you.

It's here, in Glignac.

It's not far.

You can find me at number 24,

Avenue Jean Jaurs.

It's easy to find.

What time suits you?

Luckily,

I'm not shooting tomorrow.

In the afternoon, around four?

Four it is. Perfect.

My dear Brissot,

our friend Anne

has a question for you.

How kind of you

to speak to me, old chap.

It's clear you're leaving soon.

You're very bitter

although I've been decent with you.

Decent!

I've made 15 propositions

with not one voted.

I don't know

if you'll be succeeding

our friend Montesquiou,

I'm certainly

not keen on the idea,

but I would like you

to take a closer interest in us.

In that case, I'd like to know

if you're behind that leaflet

about my family

that has been doing

the rounds lately.

I've seen the thing.

I promise

it's nothing to do with us.

I find such tactics

despicable and unfair.

I'd like you to see

that you're one of us.

We're on the same side,

we share the same interests.

Excuse me,

I've heard all this before.

Like it or not,

we're on the same side,

just shades apart on the spectrum.

It's nothing to do with you?

I give you my word!

Neither me, nor my friends.

We respect your family too much,

including a member

whom you tend to ignore.

Thank you for that information.

Sorry to have bothered you.

We'll work together, you'll see.

- Friendly, isn't he?

- The start of a great friendship.

But he's not behind the leaflet.

You never know with them

but I tend to agree.

- I'm thirsty.

- So am I. And hungry too.

Calm down.

Have you seen my husband?

Having fun?

Stop the car.

Hello, Marthe. What's wrong?

I have to go shopping.

Do you have your keys?

Of course.

Isn't Aunt Line back?

I haven't seen her.

She must be at the office.

Okay, see you later.

I'll be going, I'm late.

I'm used to automatics now.

What will Aunt Line

tell your mum?

I don't know. Nothing, I think.

But you can't tell with Aunt Line.

Her reaction was a bit odd.

She didn't seem surprised.

Nothing surprises her anymore.

- Why did they go?

- I told you.

They wanted to be alone.

They cleaned the house too.

It needed it.

- They were happy.

- It would be wonderful.

I've always dreamed of it.

So has Grard.

So has Grard.

They don't want our dreams.

They're right.

The poll results are confirmed.

The new one tomorrow

won't change anything.

As for the leaflets,

there haven't been any new ones.

Let's not get carried away.

Okay but things are looking good.

Is the news good?

You could say that.

That's no reason to slacken off.

Let's get to work.

No illegal bill-posting.

And no trouble.

Keep it dignified!

- Remember to stop for lunch.

- Don't worry.

We need to eat too.

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