Strano vizio della Signora Wardh, Lo (The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh)

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THE STRANGE VICE OF MRS WARDH

"THE VERY FACT THAT THE COMMANDMEN

SAYS "THOU SHALT NOT KILL"

MAKES US AWARE AND CERTAIN

THAT WE ARE DESCENDANTS

OF AN UNBROKEN CHAIN OF

GENERATIONS OF ASSASSINS

FOR WHOM THE LOVE OF KILLING

WAS IN THEIR BLOOD,

AS IT MAYBE IS ALSO IN OURS"

Welcome!

- Hello!

- Good evening.

- Good evening.

- Hi Neil!

How's it going Neil?

Now that you live in New York,

you've forgotten your old friends

Obviously I'd like to come

home more often. Isn't it true, Julie?

Yes, especially if

Wall Street was here

But I don't have time to play tourist

Talking of which, the meeting

with Muller is set for eight.

Seems he's willing

to buy those share

you told me about

yesterday on the 'phone

I'm sorry dear, but I don't

have time to take you home

it's very important you know.

I'll call you a taxi.

Don't worry, I can get one myself.

We apologise if we steal your husband

just a few metres into Austria.

I'm not an annoying wife.

The extremely important things first.

What's going on?

Good evening.

Papers please.

Here

Excuse me madam,

it is just a formality

But why?

A woman was killed half an hour ago,

near the airport.

Another woman killed?

Yes, and cut with a razor again.

You can go, good night.

This story is becoming an obsession

it is everywhere in

the papers and on TV

about that crazy maniac.

Yes, they mentioned

it in the US as well

They should bring

back death penalty,

that's what they should do!

Then those sick people would

get the end they deserve.

Keep the change.

Welcome back, Mrs Wardh!

Antonio, it's you.

A pleasure to see

you again, Madam

Everything's in order in the apartment.

Has anyone come in

in the last minutes?

No, madam, were you

expecting someone?

The maid comes tomorrow.

I'll take care of the bags.

Don't you worry

Thank you

- Mrs Wardh?

- Yes?

These are for you

The porter also told

me to deliver your suitcases

Leave them here.

- Thank you

- you're welcome

"THE WORST PART OF YOU,

IS THE BEST THING

YOU HAVE AND IT WILL

ALWAYS BE MINE". JEAN

Yes I understand, Neil.

At least try to pick me up

not too late though.

No! I'm not angry

even if Carroll calls

me 'the Widow Wardh'.

You've only stayed with me one night

in the three days we've been here.

Don't be too late. Bye.

Julie, finally you've

stopped bothering the old man.

Look what I've brought you

He's just arrived,

fresh from Australia.

With fantastic news!

You wouldn't believe it.

George! Tell her about our uncle.

To be honest, I was

fond of old uncle.

Of course you were!

Anyway, our uncle

croaked and left

a nice nest-egg

for me and him.

We're the sole heirs.

You're family?

Yes.

At least that's the way it

is for the notary in Sydney.

Uncle's dead

without a will and the

young lady and I are the sole heirs.

What should I say?

Condolences or congratulations?

Just say:
Pleased to meet you.

Pleased to meet you.

Very good. Shall we

drink something to celebrate?

- Our meeting?

- No, to uncle's death.

Without which I'd never have met you.

Oh, right.

Julie, please don't steal the most

handsome cousin I have, alright?

A Martini rosso for me.

- Are your clothes really made of paper?

- Underneath as well?

They're real, how naive.

- What would you say about having a look?

- Lets give them a tug.

It's true, they're made of paper.

Carroll! Why didn't you

say Jean was here as well?

He really pestered me

about when you'd be back.

I told him to leave you

alone but he came anyway.

Why does it matter to you?

- I'm going.

- Why, Julie?

- Because I am.

- Julie!

Wait.

- Leave me alone.

- I'll take you home in my car.

No, go away.

Why?

Nothing brings us closer

than having a vice in common.

I'm out of it, and

now you make me sick.

Leave me alone!

Julie!

No, please.

Let him go.

You don't know Jean.

He likes hurting people.

What's up?

A terrible nightmare

but it's over so don't worry.

Julie tell me the truth.

What's wrong?

Is it that man?

- Bye.

- Bye!

Next time don't wear paper,

come already naked.

- Funny! Goodbye.

...Bye!

Goodbye!

Wait a minute! Give it to me.

No parking zone, obstructing

traffic. You'll pay now?

No, for god's sake, we collect them.

Thanks.

Done!

There are more than a

thousand policemen in this town!

I want all their autographs!

It's not that easy, you know.

You're completely mad!

Why? Seem strange to you?

I once went to bed

with someone

who collected ladies underwear.

I realised he only wanted

to be with me to

steal my knickers.

Hey!

Give me the paper, will you?

- Here.

- Thank you

Let me have a look.

Another woman murdered.

We should be grateful to this maniac

for eliminating the competition.

They always write the same stuff

and I don't read it, but if I

don't buy a paper I miss it.

How I envy you, Carroll

you're always so relaxed and cheerful.

No Julie

you just take the best

wherever you find it.

A little here, a little there

and avoid thinking the worst.

I married Neil to finish with Jean.

Neil seemed so wise and calm.

But now I'm not so sure.

Neil's your husband, dear.

You can't expect to have

everything from one man.

Carroll! Please...

The fact that you put

someone between you and Jean

is already really important

Yes I know, but maybe

I need to escape from myself.

Jean would never

accept not seeing me again

because he can't stand losing.

Excuse me, madam. There's

a gentleman waiting for you

I put him in the living room.

I don't want to see anyone.

He asked for your husband.

I told him he was out

but he wanted to wait to speak to you.

Come on! Who are you scared of?

If it's Jean we'll throw him out.

Come on, it'll be fun for me

Hello.

Look who it is, the handsome cousin.

My husband's not at home.

I'm sorry, Julie. But

Carroll told me your husband

is an expert in financial matters.

I'd like to get his advice.

Yes, I see.

But I'm sorry,

my husband's not here.

I'm glad instead, because...

to be honest it was just

an excuse to see you again.

One definitely can't deny

your sincerity.

We interrupted our celebratory

drink the other night,

and I didn't want

to miss the chance

to get to know you

as well as I can.

Listen, my handsome cousin.

If you intend to woo her

take my advice:

Given the time

I recommend continuing

over a steak.

Mr...

Call me George.

Don't worry

you'll get a chance

to speak to my husband

alright?

Yes

but it's you who

should be worrying.

I like bothering women

even when their

husbands are around.

Shall we go, Julie?

In any case

thanks for the lunch invitation,

beautiful cousin.

For goodness sake, I'd never

invite anyone to Birri's.

They serve mustard

which swells your tongue.

Why did you treat him like that?

Because I wanted to!

People who are too sure of

themselves get on my nerves.

If I were you, I'd do it

cousin or not.

Lets go and eat.

I am truly sorry, Miss Baxter.

I had three tables left

but a gentleman

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