The Devil Is a Woman Page #3

I love you, Concha.

Life without you means nothing.

One moment, and I'll give you a kiss.

Morenito!

Where have you been for two days,

you bad boy?

Pascual, this is Morenito, the bullfighter.

It's an extraordinary pleasure.

Have you ever seen him fight?

No, but I've read the reviews.

Critics don't value genius. He's such a baby!

Some day all Spain will know his name.

Won't it, Morenito?

[Morenito clicking fingers]

- Have you had anything to eat today?

- What time is it?

- What time is it, Pascual?

- About 9:
00.

9:
00 and no food?

It's easy to see

why bullfighters don't live long.

Perhaps there are other reasons

for their untimely deaths.

Oh, no. A jealous man is no more dangerous

than a blind bull.

Here, darling, buy yourself something to eat.

This Morenito, this genius of yours...

what exactly does he mean to you?

Oh, he's so young and so poor.

I hardly know him.

I gathered as much.

You're so sweet, Pascualito.

How much do you want to release Concha

from her contract?

What?

I said, how much do you want

to release Concha from her contract?

Before she came here...

my house was emptier than a bull ring

when it rains.

She is having a great career here.

I'm not interested. How much?

What will she say

when she hears about this?

- She has a temper, as you probably know.

- I'll take care of her.

Think it over.

[People applauding]

I'm exhausted.

I'm going upstairs to lie down for a while.

- Why don't you go back to the hotel?

- No, I prefer to wait here.

Then why don't you go out

and get some fresh air?

- It's raining. I'd rather stay in.

- Do as you like!

- Is Concha still asleep?

- Asleep? How should I know?

Come on! You're going with me!

I'm not going to hurt you, but come on!

I'm not going to leave here

and you're not going to touch me.

Don't you dare advance another step!

Well, what have you to say?

Invent something! Defend yourself!

Lie some more! You lie so well!

First I want to know what you mean

by breaking in here like an assassin...

and causing this utterly ridiculous scene!

You've gone too far.

You're not going to play with me anymore.

This is superb! He threatens me!

What right have you to tell me what to do?

Are you my father?

No! Are you my husband?

No! Are you my lover?

Well, I must say

you are content with very little.

Am I?

[Concha screaming]

I wanted to leave the country,

leave everything.

Try and forget her and myself.

But you don't know this woman.

She wasn't through with me yet.

Good morning!

[Shouting] Good morning!

I came to see if you were dead.

If you had loved me enough

you would have killed yourself last night.

Bad. Not made properly.

I can make much better chocolate!

Want another beating?

Haven't you had enough?

I'm through with you!

Why did you come here?

Poor Pascual!

You haven't much faith in me, have you?

I haven't much faith in anything.

But I love you, Pascual. Look at me.

Look at me!

Look, Pascualito, I'm black and blue.

I know I've been cruel, but I'll make up for it.

Tell me what you want me to do.

- Concha, let's leave this miserable place!

- But I can't. My contract.

- What about your contract?

- It doesn't end until the season's over.

We'll see about that.

I'll have to close up.

And poor little Concha. Such a success.

Stop that cackling! How much do you want?

I don't want to be in your way, Captain.

- I realise that, but I haven't much time!

- What?

I said I realise that, but I haven't much time!

- And Concha, does she agree?

- Yes, yes, I tell you. How much?

Pascual! Angel! You did buy off my contract!

Did the old hag tell you?

I was going to tell you myself.

- Will you be content now, Concha?

- Of course, Pascualito.

Come, give me a kiss.

Be careful! You'll mess up my hair.

You know, sweetheart,

I need a rest after all this excitement.

I think I'll take a little ride.

But I'd planned to leave town with you

in an hour.

But didn't you hear what I said?

I want to take a little ride.

- All right, I'll be ready in a minute.

- No. You're not going with me.

- Why not?

- Because I don't want you to.

But I'll tell you what you can do.

You can throw me a kiss from the balcony.

Bye-bye.

Goodbye, Pascualito.

If I'm not back in a week, don't wait for me!

I was laughed at, of course.

There was rather a big scandal.

There were questions in Parliament.

And investigations.

I resigned my commission.

That made it easier for everyone.

I've told you all that's necessary, Antonio.

That woman has ice

where others have a heart.

Not only did she wreck my life,

there were others as well.

The man she ran off with killed himself.

Saved trouble for the bulls.

Antonio, forget about her.

What a devil of a woman!

Did you ever see her again?

No. I hardly wanted to after that.

What if you ran into her now,

with both of you in the same town?

Lmpossible.

But for your own sake,

don't you go near her.

I wouldn't go near her for anything

in the world. I'm leaving for France tonight.

- Swear it.

- I'll give you my word.

Well, I'd better be going.

Goodbye, Antonio,

and think of me once in a while.

Goodbye, Captain.

Good evening, stranger, you're late!

So that's what you're like.

- Are you disappointed?

- I wanted to see your face.

I wanted to take a good look at the woman

who broke the heart of my best friend.

I've broken so many hearts.

Who is this friend of yours?

Don Pascual.

Pascualito. Did I break his heart?

I could kill you in cold blood

for what you've done to him.

I should like some coffee before I die

and in your soothing company, if possible.

I regret to inform you

that my time is limited. I'm leaving tonight.

Come, I'll take you to the train.

After the coffee.

[Playing classical instrumental music]

Bring me some cards, Pablo.

- Cards, seorita?

- Bring me some cards.

Why don't you take off your mask?

Dodging the police

or are you ashamed of being seen with me?

I have nothing to be ashamed of.

You're very fortunate. I have.

You're a very beautiful woman.

It's easy to see why men

should lose their heads over you.

Is it easy?

- Good evening. Good evening.

- Good evening.

Nice of you to honour us with your company.

The honour is all mine.

Your box is next door, sir.

Come on now, take off your mask.

I've waited long enough.

When did you say

you were leaving for France?

I'm fairly certain

I'm leaving within two hours.

We'll see. Shuffle them.

You're not going to play cards with me,

are you?

You see, we had to meet.

You're the Jack of Spades

and I'm the Queen of Hearts.

Hold them for me.

I don't like those black cards.

Two kings, too.

Clubs and Spades.

The King of Spades.

Now, who can that be?

The King of Clubs is my old friend,

Pacquito, the governor.

He's been a lot in my cards lately,

but never quite so close.

You are afraid of the police.

Well, to tell you the truth,

I'd prefer to avoid them just now.

- What did you do?

- Politics. A little bit revolutionary.

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