Mata Hari Page #3

...perhaps I need not apologize.

- Please don't misunderstand...

I don't. Evidently, I'm mistaken.

Good night, madame.

I'm very sorry you found it necessary

to put me in this position.

I spoke in confidence.

- Good night.

- Good night.

Please don't misunderstand,

the whole thing was a joke.

Mother in heaven, I'm done for.

I'm finished.

What did he say?

He said that you were a spy

and that I was your...

- What else?

- Nothing else.

I'm sure he suspects.

Well, he wouldn't come here

if he suspected you.

It's me he's after. You're quite safe.

But he must know something. Why should

he come here at 11:oo at night?

The chief of the spy bureau.

It's a trap, of course.

Don't be ridiculous.

Ridiculous?

Ridiculous.

Oh, what a fool I've been.

Nothing mattered.

Honor, self-respect, everything gone.

Because of you.

You can't give away like this.

- Dubois knows nothing.

- He knows nothing.

Here I am facing dishonor,

perhaps death...

...and it means nothing to you.

You haven't even a word of pity for me.

You're all unstrung, Serge.

Nothing's happened.

Look at it calmly.

Laugh at it.

We'll laugh at it together.

When you hold me like this,

nothing seems to matter.

Nothing in the world.

This must never leave your hands...

...till you have delivered it personally

to the prime minister. That is vital.

Should you be forced down

in enemy territory...

...pull this cord, and the contents

will be completely destroyed.

I understand.

The officials at Le Bourget Field

will telephone you at your rooms...

...as soon as flying is possible.

It is imperative...

...that these dispatches be in Petrograd

as soon as human means can contrive.

Yes, Your Excellency.

Mr. Palin will have these sealed

and delivered to you.

And now, goodbye and good luck.

- Thank you, Your Excellency.

- Lieutenant.

On your way, inquire if General Shubin

has any further instructions.

Don't be so secretive.

I know that the embassy has received

important news from Russia.

Please, don't ask me things.

Not tonight.

But all you've got to say is yes or no.

Well, at least you can tell me

how they came, by courier?

- No.

- By wireless, then.

No.

By airplane.

The airplane from Russia?

No.

Please, don't ask me anything more.

I can't stand it.

I can't get that Dubois out of my head.

Well, maybe you'd rather be alone.

You might as well be.

Your thoughts are not with me.

My thoughts are with you always.

Are they?

Is that why you haven't kissed

me for hours?

Oh, Mata.

What is it?

Lieutenant Rosanoff.

Come in. Come in.

May I present Lieutenant Rosanoff.

Madame Mata Hari.

I believe we've met before.

I don't think so, madame.

Well, what is it?

I'm flying back tonight, sir.

I am to inquire if you have

any further orders.

I don't believe so.

Surely you are not thinking

of flying in this weather?

Rosanoff!

- Yes, sir.

- Madame spoke to you.

I know it, sir.

Oh, never mind.

You can't expect monsieur to answer

chatter with a flight for Russia on his mind.

Safe voyage, monsieur.

Come back to us soon.

Paris in the spring...

...with all those chestnut blossoms.

Good night, monsieur.

Lieutenant.

Yes, sir.

- What's the matter with you?

- Nothing, sir.

Madame spoke to you.

There was nothing to answer.

You're insolent.

- I advise you to return to your quarters.

- Yes, sir.

Impudent fool.

I really can't apologize enough for him.

He must have been drinking.

I thought he was quite nice.

And brave.

Flying all the way to Russia.

Well, this time you didn't have

to tell me anything, did you?

Your conscience is quite clear.

I can't believe they'd send a dispatch

that you know nothing about.

I've told you, I have nothing

to do with political matters.

Mata, if you don't help me forget...

...this ghastly business for a few hours,

I'm going insane.

Of course you should forget them.

We both will.

Well, doesn't matter.

- He wouldn't dare.

- Who wouldn't dare?

Dubois.

What about him?

I was only thinking if he were to search

my rooms while I am here...

What are you driving at?

It doesn't matter.

But those official figures

that you sent me...

You haven't destroyed them?

- Not yet.

- How could you be so careless?

I suppose it was a little careless,

but they're safely hidden away.

But Dubois may be there now.

It may be too late.

You must go.

I wouldn't think of leaving you

for something that can't possibly happen.

Please, I can't stand it.

Come.

I'd go myself, but I'm sure

they're watching the house.

Please, now, don't lose a moment.

Telephone me the moment

that you've destroyed them.

- Not safe.

- Well, then come back here.

Of course I will.

Don't worry.

- Hey, get out of the way!

- Get out of the way!

Back up! Back up! Back up, will you!

Good evening, Mother Durand.

Come quick.

Call Andriani.

Tell him to send B-14

to Lieutenant Alexis Rosanoff's at once.

Right here is the address.

He must wait outside...

Am I allowed to come in?

Why did you come here?

To see you.

You finished your rendezvous early.

No, I ran away from it.

Why?

Because of you.

I'm afraid that Shubin was furious.

- I can't make you out.

- I can't either.

Are you still angry?

Haven't I the right to be?

- This morning you acted like...

- I can explain.

And tonight I find you alone with Shubin.

Alexis, don't think wrong of me.

Artists need help and influence.

And Shubin can do

so much to help my career.

- So I can imagine.

- But we are nothing to each other.

Please be glad to see me.

Are you sorry I came?

No.

Well, then, look at me.

Please.

Please forgive me.

Nice character in this room.

- This is the czar, isn't it?

- Yes.

- Who's the old gentleman there?

- My father.

I like his face.

- And this Madonna?

- The Madonna of Kazan'.

My mother made a pilgrimage

to the Shrine of Miracles to get it for me.

It's about 1 oo miles from our town.

She walked all the way.

What is it supposed to do?

- Bring you luck?

- Oh, no. It guards you from evil.

I had to kneel before the altar...

...and promise Mother I would always

keep a flame burning before it.

- And have you?

- Of course.

My orderly has taken care of it

all the time I've been away.

You're a strange boy.

Who loves you.

Do you?

I love you as one adores sacred things.

What sacred things?

God...

...country...

...honor...

: : : you:

- I come last?

- No.

- That's how you said it.

- You come first.

Before anything.

Before...

...anything?

Yes.

There is so much light in here.

Put out that one too.

- The Madonna's lamp?

- Yes.

I couldn't do that.

You said I came first.

But don't you understand

that it's a holy lamp?

That I swore to keep it burning?

You wouldn't do that for me?

Why? Why do you ask me to?

- To see if you love me as you say.

- I do, Mata. I do.

Well, then put it out.

If you love me.

I'll do anything,

but please don't ask me to do that.

- I'm going.

- No.

Forgive me.

Steady.

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