The Girl Downstairs Page #4

Oh.

I- I have so much to learn,

and I'm going to, for you, paul.

Oh!

That's my miss rosalind!

Mr. Wagner must like her

very much.

Oh, she's very beautiful.

Don't you think so?

Yes, very.

Is mr. Wagner handsome?

Well, I should say so.

But the opinion's

not altogether unanimous.

Unani...?

It doesn't matter.

That's right.

If she really loves him,

nothing matters.

You've hit it, katerina.

That's the first lesson of love.

No, paul.

That's everything.

Or,

are there other lessons?

Well, it's not quite

as simple as that.

At first,

you're unbelievably happy.

You sing all day long.

Then suddenly you're unhappy.

You can't even whistle.

If you're really in love,

It shouldn't matter whether

you see her all the time or not.

Even if you're angry, jealous,

anything, you still love her.

Every minute you're parted,

You know

you still belong to that person.

Paul...

Oh, you're wonderful.

That -

that's just how it is,

But I-I couldn't say it

like that.

How 'bout that coffee?

Sugar?

Paul, I like you.

Uh... Cream?

You see, I've known

only farm boys until now.

Oh, so that's

where you came from, is it?

Mm-hmm.

We have a big farm -

more than three acres almost.

Well, what made you

come to the city?

Our cow died.

Oh, I'm sorry.

So we needed another.

And now I'm saving up for it

out of my wages.

I see.

Are cows expensive?

Well, if you're talking about

holstein-friesian

That milk

up to 15 liters a day

And weigh

close to 500 kilograms -

I... Meant just a cow.

600 francs

is all I could spend.

And I've saved up

459 already.

And then you're going back

to the country?

Uh-huh.

I mean,

I was, but now I -

Paul, you should see

our lovely farmhouse.

It's so quiet

and peaceful.

You make it sound

very attractive.

Do you think

you will like the country?

now, listen, katerina.

the bell rang.

Yes, I know.

Aren't you going to

answer it?

Oh, yes.

Of course.

An antique.

Is mr. Wagner in?

What are you doing?

Playing soldier?

Well, charlie,

of all people.

I was just this minute

going to phone you.

Willie, uh, willie wants

to see you immediately.

He's left word.

It's important.

He says, "very urgent. "

nonsense, my dear fellow.

I just came from there.

He's gone away for a month.

A month?

Yours.

Mm.

I'm awfully sorry,

old man.

I'd love to ask you to stay,

but I'm just terribly occupied.

And that provoking,

and I came here specially -

Had a deal for you.

Well, I'll see you sometime

or other, very soon, I'm afraid.

My dear boy,

I just ducked in for 10 minutes.

That's just the trouble.

We'll have to get together

some other time.

Why, mr. Wagner.

Oh, mr. Wagner!

Now...

Come out, come out.

There's nothing

to be afraid of.

I understand

these things.

I only came to deliver a letter,

mr. Wagner.

Yes, yes, mr. Wagner,

she's just waiting for you.

yes, of course.

You have excellent taste,

paul.

Thank you, mr. Wagner.

Don't mention it.

Sweet, what is your name?

Paul, has she a name?

Katerina is her...

Katerina? Sweet.

I'm miss rosalind's servant,

sir.

I was to wait

for an answer.

Answer to what?

The letter, sir.

The letter?

Where is the letter?

I gave it to -

paul, the letter.

"dearest,

father's made it impossible,

"so forget the cocktails,

"but I can manage it about 11:30

tonight at the caf melchior.

Love, rosalind. "

Tell your mistress

I'll be there.

Thank you, sir.

Would that be all?

You know,

you're a very pretty girl.

Please, mr. Wagner.

You don't have to say "please. "

I was gonna

kiss you anyway.

Oh, let me go!

Let me go!

You -

you're not a gentleman!

Ha!

Shh! Shh!

Take a weeks' notice.

You're fired.

Yes, sir.

No.

No, no, mr. Wagner,

you mustn't.

It was my fault,

all my fault.

As I said before -

just what did I say before?

I was to take

a weeks' notice.

That's it.

And in addition,

you're fired.

But - but he didn't

do anything.

It was you!

You don't have to fire him.

He is going to resign.

What kind of a job

is this anyway -

One man

to take care of five rooms

And cleaning and cooking

and driving an automobile,

And all the antiques?

Do you call that a job?

He doesn't have to

work like that.

He can get a better job

than this!

Don't worry, paul, dear.

Don't worry about anything.

That's all.

Just don't worry.

Now you've fixed it.

It's nothing awful.

Nothing at all.

That's what I get

for letting you in.

I should have known better.

It's quite beyond me.

I thought

I was helping you.

Yes. Helping me into a bigger

mess than I was in already.

Ah,

here is an automobile.

What do you think

of that?

Is that an automobile,

too?

Well,

it isn't the latest model,

But I've been told that style

is becoming fashionable again.

It's in perfect condition.

You see?

Removable headlights.

How many cylinders has it?

Four.

Four.

That ought to be enough.

Well, I should hope so.

Could - could I get in?

Mechanic:
Yes.

Ah!

Be careful

you don't scratch it.

Can you go backwards in it?

As well as

you can go forward.

Anything missing?

Where's the horn?

What happens when it wants

to pass another car?

Nobody's

ever found out.

I won't consider it

without a horn.

Well,

I'll see what I can do.

That's a good one!

I'll throw it in, too.

How much

does the taxi cost?

600 francs.

600?

I could buy a cow

for that.

With a horn throw in?

But I haven't got

that much money.

How much have you got?

Sold.

Thank you!

Oh, thank you very much!

That's a great sacrifice

for you, isn't it?

Well,

I'm like that.

Come into the office,

and I'll make out the papers.

And I'll bring you the money

on Sunday

When I come for the taxi.

Right you are.

Suits me.

Let's see,

the date - the 10th.

Could I use the telephone,

please?

Certainly.

What are you doing?

You've got to

take the receiver off.

How -

how many times you -

You see,

we don't use the telephone much

In the country.

What number do you want?

47 boulevard edelweiss.

That's not a number.

Oh, yes it is.

And I want to talk to paul.

He's working for mr. Wagner.

I'll get it for you.

Wagner. Wagner.

47 boulevard edelweiss.

Wagner.

Hello?

Hello!

Paul!

This is katerina!

Shh! Be quiet!

There's someone asleep here!

Hello!

Don't you know

how to use a phone?

I never tried before.

Who do you want

to speak to?

Paul, the chauffeur.

Hello. Is paul there?

The chauffeur?

Here you are.

Hello!

Hello! Hello!

Hello, hello, hello!

What's going on in here?

You took the words

right out of my mouth.

Oh, I'm sorry, sir.

But she's on the phone.

Miss rosalind?

No, sir.

Katerina?

Probably wants

to talk to me.

Hello?

Hello! Hello!

Paul!

This is katerina!

Not so loud.

But he's so far away.

Hello! Hello!

Paul!

This is katerina!

Hello!

I'll talk to him.

Is this paul?

What do you want me

to say?

Tell him

I have a surprise.

She has a surprise.

What did he say?

He said, "what?"

Oh, I won't tell him

till I see him.

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