Tales from the Golden Age Page #8

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And Turkish delight?

- Excuse me, Camelia.

- I'm busy.

I've brought you some gizzards.

Can I give you some sugar?

We'll settle up another time.

You sell them separately now?

Ask Mariana for whatever you need.

I'll be back before Easter,

we'll see then.

You think you can get me

some eggs?

I said I would.

You said two crates.

I need more.

Sure, I'll get you some eggs.

Will 100 do?

If you can.

- Name?

- Radu Marian.

Radu Marian. Two.

- Hello, Grigore.

- Hello.

I'll take Lonut's eggs too.

Does he know about it?

Sure. I've talked to him.

And his second crate?

New employees only get one.

Hey, some people get extra?

Mind your own business.

They're for his nephew, Lonut.

No hot water?

No.

The food is on the table.

They gave us our eggs

for Easter tonight.

A crate each.

Maybe Lonut will give us his eggs.

You don't think they need them?

Bring me the pot of hot water

on the stove.

You stopped fasting?

The fish roe salad is for you.

Shall I pour it for you?

I'll do it.

The boss?

In the kitchen.

Yes.

May I?

Please.

I've brought the eggs.

I could only bring 60.

any eggs at all round here.

Sit down.

Are you in a hurry?

No, you carry on.

Do you want some peas?

No, thanks.

Why? You're in a hurry?

I have to be at the port by 11 pm.

Why?

Just wondering.

Drivers usually stop here

for the night.

With poultry, you have to arrive

before nightfall.

They're very strict about it.

Isn't it hard?

Always on the road?

You get used to everything.

But I'd like to retire

to a place like this.

Really? You like it here?

Fresh air, peace and quiet...

It isn't easy here, you know.

Isn't it hard,

doing everything by yourself?

Of course.

And with the food shortages,

it's a struggle.

And it's harder for a woman.

Doesn't the guy from the center

keep you supplied?

With what he gives me...

Selling to the public

brings in more money.

By the way,

can you get hold of some chicken?

It's not easy.

Why? Does somebody count

the chickens in your truck?

It's sealed and can't be opened

until delivery.

You've some flour...

I got you some sugar and flour,

for Easter.

Thanks.

I understand.

I understand.

They've been told I'll be late?

Should I call them?

Fine.

If Sebi brings the treys

in the morning

I'll be at the port by noon.

Yes, I understand.

Bye.

So, you're spending the night?

It's open.

- A clean towel.

- Thank you.

The bathroom's in the hall.

A blanket's in the wardrobe.

Right.

Anything else?

No, you can go. Thanks.

Goodnight.

Leave that.

I'll clear it up later.

No problem.

- You need anything else?

- No.

Is the yeast good?

Yes.

With bad yeast,

you can knead away, it won't rise.

You know how to cook?

A little.

Men who can cook

are few and far between.

In a household, it's good to know

how to do everything.

If you want,

there's some wine left.

Thank you.

- Shall I pour you a glass?

- No.

I can't drink alone.

OK, just a drop.

Cheers.

You can take the bottle

to your room.

I've had enough.

Goodnight.

Camelia? Come here.

What is it?

I've brought you more eggs.

Where from?

The chickens in the truck.

You opened it!

They told me to give them water

before I leave.

And what happens

to all those eggs?

I don't know.

I never opened the truck before.

Are you taking the chickens

to another farm?

I don't know.

They're for export.

And how many chickens

do you have in your truck?

Well, there are 400 cages...

So there must be

Why?

Just thinking...

You have a 1000 lei's worth of eggs.

Possibly.

Know what?

I could sell them like that,

with Easter coming.

But they're not mine.

Whose are they, then?

You think anybody's

going to ask for them?

I don't know. Why risk it?

You could earn a few thousand lei.

I'm not desperate for money.

Besides, I have to deliver

by noon.

Gathering all those eggs

takes time.

It's up to you.

But it's a shame to waste them

before Easter.

Coming to bed?

No.

You're driving tomorrow?

Yes.

To Constants?

Yes.

Hello.

How are you?

Very bus)...

How's business?

Could be better

but I'm not complaining.

- Did you manage...

- What?

To sell those eggs?

Like hotcakes.

I could've sold twice as many.

- Are you busy?

- Yes, but go on in.

I've brought a cake I made

and a bottle of wine.

There's people waiting outside.

I won't be free for a while.

How long?

You're in a hurry?

I have to be at the port by 7.

You're not staying tonight?

I can't.

Pity. Tomorrow's Saturday,

people come from town to buy.

Yes, I know, but...

- Where are the blankets?

- Over there.

There's no way you can stay?

Really, I can't.

- Madam?

- Eggs.

- You have any change?

- No, sorry.

Take these.

I'll get your change.

First he was kept

at the police station

and now he's in jail.

Why did it take so long?

He didn't want to sign

the statement.

- And now he's signed it?

- Yes.

The trial begins next week.

What will he get?

Who knows?

At least he's allowed visitors now.

Four kebabs with mustard, please.

Are the kebabs fresh?

Yes.

Four kebabs with mustard.

Got used to the route?

- Surugiu.

- Present.

A visitor.

To the right.

Legend has it that many Romanians

were forced to steal

in order to survive during the '80s

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