Of Human Bondage Page #5

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I don't like

good-Looking men.

They're too conceited for me.

Our train leaves

in half an hour.

And tonight I'm going to take

you to a little Italian restaurant

In Soho for dinner.

We'd better go along then.

And next week,

we'll be in Paris.

You do want to come, don't you?

Of course I do.

You don't know how I'm

looking forward to it.

I don't know how I'll

get through the next days.

I'm so afraid that something

will happen to prevent it.

Mildred.

Yes?

It maddens me sometimes

That I can't tell you

how much I love you.

Come on.

Waiter.

Ha ha ha!

I like it when you laugh.

Oh, do you? Then I'll go on laughing.

His teeth are very

regular and white.

Don't you think so, Philip?

Yes, they are.

When's the happy day

to be, old boy?

Next Tuesday.

Then I drink to you both!

Thank you, Harry.

To long life and happiness.

Mildred?

I have a good mind not to!

Why not?

Well, he's scarcely

tasted the port!

But it's very good port.

I believe in good port.

It gives you confidence

And courage.

I'll say one thing.

Philip told the truth.

Of course. He always tells the truth.

I mean about you.

About me?

What did you say about

me to Mildred, old boy?

I don't remember.

You're calling me

Mildred already.

May I?

Do you mind, old boy?

I don't think she'll

scratch your eyes out

If you call her Mildred.

Then she must call me Harry.

Will you?

I don't mind.

What did the upright

Philip say about Harry, huh?

I don't think

I can tell you now.

It's embarrassing.

Will you tell me Monday?

Perhaps.

Why don't you tell him

what I said?

All right.

Well, he said you was

amusing and handsome.

Did you really, old boy?

You're silly.

Silly people amuse

you, don't they?

More than the serious

ones sometimes.

I'm just waiting for the change.

Come on.

We'd better go.

My word, the evening's

gone quickly.

I thought it wasn't more

than half past 9:00.

You know, I'm quite tipsy

from the port.

Do you think you might

be carried from the room?

You look as though

you'd be strong enough.

I had a wonderful night.

Harry!

Shh!

What's the matter, old boy?

Don't take her away from me.

Who, Mildred?

Yes. She doesn't

matter to you.

You have so many women.

She's my entire life.

Well, my dear old fellow,

I wouldn't do anything to hurt you.

I'm far too fond

of you for that.

I was just playing the fool.

Is that true?

Of course.

I don't care tuppence about her.

I give you my word

of honor, I don't.

Good night, old boy.

Sleep well.

Hello, Philip.

I like your new dress. It's very smart.

I got the hat, too.

It goes with it.

Didn't cost much,

and I like it. Do you mind?

Of course not.

Did Griffiths like it?

Yes, he did.

Where did you go?

Up the west end to lunch.

You seem to have enjoyed it.

Yes, I did. I've got to have

a little amusement sometimes.

Yes. Of course you do.

Mildred, don't take him

too seriously.

I asked him how

he felt towards you.

He said, "I don't care

tuppence for her."

Oh, really?

Would you like to read a letter?

No.

"I couldn't sleep all night

for thinking about you.

I am a bit ashamed of myself

because Philip is such a dear..."

Stop it!

It's nonsense!

All right. Laugh. You're taking

it pretty calmly, I must say.

What should I do, tear my

hair? He's jolly and amusing.

He can talk about the

things that interest you.

What do you mean by that? If

I'm not clever, I can't help it.

But I'm not the fool you

think I am, not by a long way.

You're a bit too superior

for me, my young friend.

Oh, it's a silly

infatuation. It can't last.

Why can't it last?

He never cares for

anyone more than 10 days,

And that sort of lovemaking

Couldn't mean very much to you.

That's what you think.

Mildred, I've always known

That you're not in love with me,

That you liked me all right,

But when we are married

and get over to Paris,

You'll forget about Griffiths.

If you make up your mind now

To put him out of your thoughts,

You won't find it so difficult.

I can't go away

with you tomorrow.

The doctor said I oughtn't to.

That's a lie.

I may as well tell you I can't

come away with you at all.

It is Griffiths.

I can't help it

if I'm in love with him.

What's the good of marrying

and going away?

I'd be thinking of him all the time.

And what fun would that be for you?

That'll be my business.

That's horrid.

What of it?

I thought you was a gentleman

in every sense of the word.

What do I care whether

I'm a gentleman or not?

If I were a gentleman,

I wouldn't waste my time

On anything as vulgar as you.

I don't care whether

you like me or not.

You're coming to Paris

with me tomorrow.

I never liked you,

not from the beginning.

You forced yourself on me.

Why, I wouldn't let you touch

me now if I were starving.

I can earn my own living!

That's the best thing

you can do.

Good morning, sir.

Hey!

How are you today,

Mr. Perkins?

Yes, sir.

Good morning. Good morning.

Tell him about the billiards.

He wants to play billiards.

All right. We'll play

a game of billiards one day.

Yes. This is

unmistakably gout,

And there is no more

painful clinical condition

Than an acute attack of gout.

Ouch! Ouch!

Ha ha ha!

There. You see?

The slightest touch or vibration

Produces from the patients

An unrestrained cry of pain.

Pain? Torture,

like hot iron.

The toe is still warm.

Go ahead. Feel it.

Ouch! Ohh...

Ha ha ha! Here we have

a patient without humor,

But nevertheless afflicted

with the well-Known,

Clinically established poor man's gout,

To be found among those

Who have the opportunity

Of lapping up the

leftovers of their betters.

I do not lap. A little ale for what

ails you sometimes, but why not?

This is obviously the

self-Indulgent type...

Meats, spices, gravies.

The more attractive

they are to the palate,

The more they conduce

to gluttonous feeding,

And the more they inflict

This penalty upon the victim.

What, no meat?

No roast beef?

What about Yorkshire pudding?

No beer?

No!

Dress the toe with

great tenderness, nurse.

Yes, doctor.

I will.

Yes. I'm sure Mr. Athelny

will appreciate that.

I will, indeed.

Yes. I think we can have you

home before the end of the week,

Mr. Athelny.

Oh, I hope so, doctor.

We shall miss you.

Oh, really?

You flatter me, doctor.

Not at all.

Oh, thank you.

Thank you very... Thank...

No meat.

No beer.

No port.

Oh.

Hello, Mr. Athelny.

How are you,

my nice young friend?

I didn't know you knew Spanish.

Oh? I lived in Spain

for almost 11 years.

What were you doing there?

I was secretary to the British

water company in Toledo.

You know all about san

Juan de la Cruz, don't you?

I don't, indeed.

No? You should, my boy.

He was one of the great

Spanish mystics,

One of the finest poets

they ever had.

You should learn Spanish.

It's a noble tongue, my dear...

What is your name?

Carey. Philip Carey.

Ah, dr. Carey.

Not doctor yet.

Just a student.

Oh, I dislike students.

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