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and my own, of course...

to express my deep appreciation...

our most heartfelt gratitude

and appreciation...

for the generous gesture

which you have made...

and for saving our son's life.

Thank you for what you have done.

No need to thank us. It was only natural.

We never even hesitated.

Now, since the best things

in life always come in twos...

we're giving you a promotion.

You have been transferred

to our investment division.

Thank you.

Thank you, sir.

Thank you.

Congratulations, Gallois.

Miss, will you show

the reporters in, please?

- Delighted for you.

- Thank you very much.

- Thank you.

- Hold it there. That's it.

Mr. Gallois, would you mind standing

with the board of directors?

- Where should I stand?

- Over there.

We'd like to have you with the president...

and the members of the board.

Over here?

That's fine.

This must be the happiest day of your life.

Yes, it is.

These gentlemen are

members of the board, sir?

That's right, and Mr. Gallois

has just expressed his gratitude...

for the gesture made by the bank.

Our listeners would be interested

in you repeating that, sir.

Repeating what?

Your statement to the board,

for our radio listeners.

So we can broadcast it.

Gentlemen, I would like...

Would you speak a little louder?

On behalf of myself and my wife...

I'd like to express my deepest appreciation...

to the directors

of the European Bank of Credit...

for the generous...

very generous gesture which...

which you made...

and for saving our son's life.

And my thanks.

Simon Duroc, known as Simon the Swiss.

Hello?

Come in here, will you?

I have some information

that will amuse you.

Sit down.

Guess what?

Someone seems to think

Simon the Swiss is our man.

- Who?

- Anonymous.

Bill?

I never knew Bill to be anonymous.

Go look up our friend Simon.

- Do you still need me?

- No, thanks.

What happened?

- They arrested Simon.

- Sh*t.

I'll be right back.

- How did they find out?

- Somebody squealed.

- Who?

- Don't know yet.

You're crazy to keep the money

at your place.

The cops would never look there.

They would never think of it.

Why were they looking for it at your place?

Don't ask me.

They come around every night.

SAUNA - GENTLEMEN

Got your house keys?

May I have my keys?

Thanks. Lock up for me tonight, will you?

Come on, move.

Sh*t.

There he goes! I'll head him off!

Okay, get out.

Get out, or I'll kill you.

He's crazy!

Son of a b*tch!

Police! Stop him!

This cab free?

Sure, if you know how to drive.

Are you hurt?

All right.

Any description?

A man and a woman?

Tell me, Swiss.

What about your accomplices?

You know I'm in the habit

of operating alone.

If there was any money

hidden in your place...

somebody pinched it.

You just can't rely on the police

for protection.

KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY

How old is your

"killed in the line of duty" list?

It's been a while.

I must admit,

you're in a dangerous line of work.

Thanks to you.

You want a beer?

Have you added a bar?

No foam!

They'll be here in 10 minutes.

Ten minutes, Swiss.

I know. He just said that.

So you have no accomplices...

and, of course, you have an alibi.

Yes, of course.

- Would you like to hear what it is?

- Please.

I spent the evening at home with my fiance.

If the boy recognizes you, you'll sleep here.

If not, you'll be free

to sleep with your fiance.

They're here.

Hi, Uncle Simca!

Bastard!

- Do you recognize him, madam?

- Yes.

- And you, sir?

- Yes.

Would you wait in the next room, please?

Uncle Simca.

And my fiance?

No, not tonight.

Where is the money?

My place.

Where in your place?

Would you believe, the kitchen?

Under the fridge?

Under the fridge. You cops are so smart,

you know everything.

Where the motor should be.

- Is that right?

- Yes.

Not anymore, it isn't.

Not anymore?

What can you expect

when you're not protected?

Remember the phone call I had earlier?

I was told that a man had just jumped out

of your kitchen window with the money.

And you were too late to stop him,

of course.

That's right.

Could he have been your accomplice?

Why not the guy who turned me in?

What do you have to do with all this?

Hello?

Would you be good enough

to read this to me over the phone?

"Hello, Longchamp 45-85?

"Please stand by, we are broadcasting live

on Europe Number One.

"You and your child are to hurry over

to the Olympia Music Hall in Paris."

Go on.

"You've won an exciting prize

on our radio lottery on Europe Number One.

"Take a taxi and come

as quickly as possible to the Olympia."

It can't be her.

Go on.

"Say, 'Thank you, Simca."'

Do you suppose you could

ask the woman to repeat it...

a little bit louder?

And make it sound more

like a real radio contest.

Would you read the text again

with a bit more conviction?

Pretend you're a radio announcer.

"Hello, Longchamp 45-85?

"Please stand by, we are broadcasting live

on Europe Number One.

"You and...

"You and your child are to hurry over

to the Olympia Music Hall in Paris."

"You've won an exciting prize

on our radio lottery on Europe Number One.

"Take a taxi and come

as quickly as possible to the Olympia."

"Say, 'Thank you, Simca."'

No. "Say, 'Thank you, Simca!"'

- No, I'm sure it wasn't that voice.

- No.

Sir, madam...

have you ever seen this woman before?

No.

Have you?

No.

How about you, young fella?

When you were in that house

with Uncle Simca?

- Do you remember?

- Yes.

Was this lady with you?

No, it was Santa Claus.

- Ask the boy to tell you his name.

- Daniel.

- What's your name?

- Daniel.

Did Santa Claus have a voice like that?

No.

Why not?

Because he had a long white beard.

- You mean Santa couldn't talk?

- No. He had a long white beard.

I want you to look at this lady.

You've never seen her?

No, never.

Twenty years.

Okay, Aldo, let's see if you have any class.

Not class. Style.

How do you do? I'm the mayor.

- I will be officiating the ceremony.

- Thank you.

No Italian.

We're waiting for the witnesses.

As soon as they arrive,

we'll proceed with the civil ceremony.

Do you have the rings, miss?

You shouldn't put them on before.

It brings bad luck.

Simon, they're ready.

After serving five years in the penitentiary...

in relative seclusion...

Simon the Swiss seems suddenly

to want to return to our consumer society...

and to see his name

in the headlines once again.

Afternoon.

With style, huh?

Not style. With class.

- Miss. Mr. Mayor.

- Good day, sir.

Maria, Simon.

- No Italian.

- I'm sorry, I forgot.

Would you tell the warden that

we're ready to start the ceremony?

WARDEN:

Come in.

- Warden, they're ready.

- I'm coming.

- How are you?

- Fine, and you?

We should get going,

now that everyone's here.

- How's your wife?

- Fine.

- Feeling better?

- Yes, thanks.

First, I'd like to ask the best man

to stand over here...

on my right, as is customary.

Right next to the warden.

You are the best man, I believe?

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