Susana Page #5

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He said you...

- That I what?

- That you'd explain it better.

So, again, I have to justify

my actions.

Fine, that's enough.

I'll explain.

I wanted to set an example

so no one will disobey me.

Jesus disobeyed you?

That's strange.

He's so willing. Always so...

What did he do?

What difference does it make?

It's all the same.

Don't get mad.

I just wanted to know.

Yes, sure.

There must be an explanation,

a reason...

There is no reason for someone

who disobeys...

by trying to take advantage

of a poorwoman.

I knew she was the reason, Susana.

You fired him because of Susana

without checking...

if she had led him on.

Didn't you say I'm fair?

Then let me be fair.

Susana only has us to protect her

and Jesus behaved like a...

And why are you so upset?

It's not that bad.

Not bad to have this happen

in my own house?

To have him dishonorthe respect

a woman deserves?

Come on!

And you are defending Jesus!

I'd rather be quiet.

Good night, Guadalupe.

What's the matterwith you?

You don't even say good morning.

Hello, Felisa. Tell my mother

I'll be back late from the fields.

You'll bring more bugs from the fields

with all the cockroaches we have here?

You're so serious!

I bet you haven't had breakfast.

I had a glass of milk.

If you'll just wait a minute

I'll get you a sandwich and...

Imagine that! Leaving while

I'm still talking!

It's almost eight and that bum

is still sleeping.

We'll see about that.

Wow, you're still in bed.

They didn't bring you

your chocolate milk?

You were still in bed, that's why.

As the saying goes: "From the street

will come she who will...

throw you out of your own house".

"Raise crows and they will

tearyour eyes out".

- What the hell are you thinking?

- You joked about the chocolate.

Like I'd serve you chocolate,

you good-for-nothing.

I can never get angry

in the moming.

Maybe because I'm young.

I can't hear a word.

I'm made of wood.

Holy Mary, give me patience

and give me an answer...

Get up, get dressed and go clean

the dining room and patio floors.

Without breakfast, boss?

God knows his doings.

If I were your boss I'd have...

All the bread they put to waste

by giving it to you...

If you feel so bad about it

imagine if it was your bread.

If it was mine, I wouldn't even

give you a drop of water.

Christian soul.

She's damned!

I have to control myself.

You big mouth lazy bum!

I've already paid for my sins.

I'm a sinner, I'm a sinner.

- You haven't started yet?

- I was starting right now.

When you're done with this,

get your rags...

and move into one of

the workers' cabins.

Felisa will tell you where.

But, madam, me, overthere?

We all feel more comfortable

where we belong.

I just wanted to know if I've done

something wrong.

And by asking for an explanation

you're out of place.

I know there are people

here who dislike me, madam.

But it's not my fault if I'm different

from the gossipers who...

Go do as I said.

Felisa, let's take care

of ourthings.

You can take her, Pascual.

She's a beauty, no doubt.

But your mare is unique.

You're right. But how could

she get so sick?

When the time comes we all,

humans and animals, have to go.

I hate seeing her suffer but I can't

get myselfto putting herto sleep.

Let's wait one more day.

There's always hope.

Tomorrow I can give her

a lethal injection.

No, if she has to die,

I'll help her out...

and with the same gun

I killed her mother.

I understand, Mr. Guadalupe.

It's very difficult, but killing who

you love is proof of your love.

- See you tomorrow, Mr. Severiano.

- Yes, and we'll see.

I think these duties

are too arduous foryou.

I'll ask my wife to give you

more decent work.

You're so good to me, Sir, that...

I don't like to see anyone

out of place.

What were you saying?

Nothing, sir.

I've already inconvenienced enough.

I orderyou to tell me.

I can't deny you anything, sir.

But how can the madam agree

to give me delicate chores...

after she asked me to move

to the workers' quarters.

She's a very good woman

and I must obey her.

That seems strange

because she's incapable of...

It must be Felisa's doing.

I just know it.

- Rosario!

- At your service, sir.

Come here.

- Finish washing the floor.

- As you wish.

No, sir. Mrs. Carmen will

think I've disobeyed her and...

Go rest, Susana. Go.

It's nice to be young and strong.

If you're done with the floors

I have anothertask foryou.

Rosario is not done yet,

but I'll tell herto hurry up.

What are you talking about?

Rosario?

She's finishing up the floors.

I can't do such arduous chores.

Are you making fun of me,

you shameful woman?

With all the respect

I have foryou?

Not at all.

But I'm delicate and if I get

tired I start coughing.

See?

Then wear some lemons

around your neck...

because my dog

died from the same cough.

How insolent!

Don't bite yourtongue,

you might poison yourself.

You're not obeying us?

Fine, we'll see about that.

Mrs. Carmen.

As the saying goes: "The jug goes

to the water so many times...

until it finally breaks".

What's the matter, Felisa?

This little princess made Rosario

wash the floors...

because she's very delicate

and she coughs.

That can't be true.

You're exaggerating, as always.

I asked you to wash the floors

and you'll wash them...

until they shine, go.

Yes, madam. As you wish.

Good-for-nothing!

If you're so obedient, why did

you stop washing them? Tell me.

I'll tell you because

you're ordering me.

Mr. Guadalupe...

He very well knows I'm the one

who orders the house help.

I know that, but I got confused

with all the contradicting orders.

It might me better

if you told him.

Leave this house immediately!

Leave!

Madam, I'll do as you wish,

but don't send me away.

Go away!

What's the matter?

Is there a problem?

A problem? No problem at all.

I'm just firing this girl, that's all.

Listen, you're very nervous.

Of course, if you're right

I won't argue.

If I'm right?

You can doubt me if you wish.

We'll talk after Susana is gone.

Until then, I have nothing

to say to you.

Calm down, woman.

I should know why she's leaving

before she goes.

Can you explain?

Did you explain to me

why Jesus left?

You handle the workers

I'll handle the maids.

You do as you wish

and so do I.

- I insist on knowing.

- We're in front of the maids.

- Can't you see?

- Even better.

It will be settled sooner

since it's regarding one ofthem.

You're free to not give

me an explanation,

- but ifthat's the case I'll have to...

- What?

Forthe good of my home

I'll be forced to order...

this girl to stay until

there's a full explanation for it.

That's all.

I came to get you, honey.

I can't live without you.

You're alone and I love you.

You know that.

I'll take care of you and give you

all you want.

Forthe last time, Jesus,

go take care of your life.

I'm here and here I'll stay.

Don't provoke me, Susana.

I'm not leaving without you,

no matter what.

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