The Diamond Arm Page #4

about a hundred yard walk.

Now what?

Senya!

Song about the hares!

In the heart of the woods

Where leaves twirl in flight,

Where age-old oaks

Loom like wizardly gods,

Hares mowed the grass

In a grove at midnight,

And they sang a strange song

With the following words:

We couldnt care less,

We couldnt care less,

Though owls and wolves

Make us real wuss.

Weve got a job to do

At this hour of voodoo,

Were mowing the grass,

A truly magic grass.

And the wizardly oaks

Whisper something in darkness.

By the stench-soaked bogs,

Shadows loom in the rain.

Hares mow their grass,

Feeling lost, feeling luckless,

And out of fright

Hasten their refrain:

We couldnt care less,

We couldnt care less,

Though owls and wolves

Make us real wuss.

Weve got a job to do

At this hour of voodoo,

Were mowing the grass,

A truly magic grass.

We couldnt care less,

We couldnt care less,

We firmly believe

In the saying of the past,

That boldll be the one

Who thrice this has done:

At the hour of voodoo

Mowed magic grass.

We couldnt care less,

We couldnt care less,

Bolder well be

Than the lion, king of beast!

Well hold out once,

We wont screw this chance,

And no evil thing

Will ruffle us in the least!

We couldnt care less,

We couldnt care less,

Bolder well be

Than the lion, king of beast!

Well hold out once,

We wont screw this chance,

And no evil thing

Will ruffle us in the least!

Something has to be done.

We wont put up with drunkenness!

But you know very well,

Varvara Sergeyevna, that...

I know a lot more than you do,

my dear. Where did he get the money?

He was invited by a friend

who had gotten a bonus.

According to police records,

just for one bay window he broke

he paid ninety seven rubles

and eighteen kopecks.

Where did he get that kind of money?

Your husband has changed

since that cruise.

The corruptive Western influence.

Those idiotic toys.

And the thing he said about dogs.

The best friend of man.

Its odd,

and this is only an understatement.

All those elements of la dolce vita!

I wouldnt be surprised to hear

that your husbands secretly

seeing a mistress.

What?!

- Is this yours?

- Mine.

- And where did you get it?

- You know where.

That cruise, huh?

Hes been enrolled in a spy ring!

How could he do that?

Hes so naive.

His arm... They tortured him!

Why didnt I think of it before?

Oh, my God!

We couldnt care less...

What am I going to do?

And what happens to the children?

Such a disgrace!

Theres only one way out.

Just one way out...

Just one.

Enough!

Only aristocrats and degenerates

drink champagne in the morning.

Were going to see the chief

right now!

I cant go in my condition.

I need to take a bath at least,

and a cup of coffee.

Youll get your bath all right there,

and coffee, too.

Even some cocoa with tea!

Lets go!

Lets go, Guesha.

Nadia! Nadia, honey!

Senya, calm down.

Theres a way out.

You must go to the police

and tell them everything.

- About what?

- Your treason.

SHAME ON THE DRUNKARD AND

DEBAUCHER S.S. GORBUNKOV!

How could you possibly imagine that?

You, my wife,

mother of my children!

Oh no! Not that!

How else could I possibly explain it?

You could imagine anything,

but not that!

Oh, this is the end!

Where did you get that gun

and that money?

Shut up, you wretched soul!

Shut up!

Senya, tell me, where did you get

that pistol and that money?

I beg you, please tell me!

All right, I will tell you.

But dont say a word to anyone!

I swear.

Its a state secret.

That money and that gun were given me

to help me with my mission.

- What mission?

- Sorry, I cant tell you that.

When the time comes,

youll know everything.

You might even... get a reward...

After Im gone!

Thats a marvelous plan, chief!

At twelve oclock it will be ready

to roll.

A genius!

Good morning.

- Good morning.

- Bon jour, Madame.

Im enchanted to welcome you

in this modest, but rather cozy...

Salut, wonder boy!

The chief sent me.

Everything is ready.

- The papers?

- The passport is right here.

- Which joint?

- Hotel Atlantic.

A nice double room, all prepaid.

- The guy?

- Front view. Profile.

The fee?

An advance, for starters.

One pill will be enough.

Excuse me, havent you got the same

thing, but without the wings?

No, sorry, we havent.

Well, Ill look around.

Havent you got something like this,

but with mother-of-pearl buttons?

No, sorry, we havent any.

Well, Ill have a look around.

- Who, me?

- Yes.

Excuse me.

I overheard you...

Ive got what youre looking for,

with the mother-of-pearl buttons.

Only its in my suitcase at the hotel.

- Do you need it badly?

- Yes.

Then Ill give you my address.

Hotel Atlantic.

Its not far from here.

Will nine oclock be convenient

for you?

All right then.

Here you are. Ill be looking forward

to seeing you.

Nine sharp. Hotel Atlantic.

Room 327. Anna Sergeyevna.

I have a gut feeling

its a real fish this time.

What does she look like?

I see.

Keep on your toes. I expect a better

show from you than last night.

I dont drink at all.

A friend invited me.

By the way, how is he

after last night?

I dont know, he didnt phone.

All right, go to the hotel

and act depending on the situation.

There might be accomplices there,

check it out.

Is your gun with you?

The psychic one.

Well hear your signal.

The note, please.

Chanel, number five.

Ill be seeing you!

Where are you going?

Ah, your mission.

- Be careful!

- Ill be all right.

Ill be back soon.

Hotel Atlantic

- The customers here.

- Perfect.

Hello, Five? He just went in.

Roger. Out.

Hotel Atlantic. Room 327.

Anna Sergeyevna. Nine oclock.

Come in!

At last!

Good evening.

Have a seat. Ill be right with you.

What are you up to?

Whats the matter?

My cuff link. It rolled under there.

Here, it came off.

You nearly frightened me to death.

Let me help you.

I thought something had really gone

wrong.

See, my hearts thumping like crazy.

Feel it.

Feel it.

I feel it.

As soon as hes asleep,

shell turn out the lights.

What if he leaves?

- Could you leave a girl like that?

- But hes a faithful husband.

There is no husband

who has not longed to be a bachelor

at least for an hour.

Look out for the signal!

How about that gown?

A friends going to bring it

in a minute or two.

- Do you mind waiting?

- No, I dont mind.

In the meantime, would you like

some wine?

Id rather have... beer.

I only have wine.

Heres to our chance encounter.

Come on, drink!

Whats keeping your friend?

Maybe, Ill come back another time?

Who cares about her anyway?

My gown is as good as hers.

Let me show you.

Its not my fault, I swear!

He came here on his own!

I saw your special mission.

After such a monstrous lie,

I will not stay with you any longer!

Im sure the children will understand

when they grow up.

Ill take care of the divorce

formalities. Goodbye.

Good morning.

Ive got to leave right now

for Dubrovka.

Right! But not now.

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