The Lady Without Camelias Page #6

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Yes, I know.

- I know you did all you could.

- I didn't, I didn't have the courage.

Maybe if you'd been near me.

I've thought only of you.

I needed to see you.

I wrote to you a hundred times

and tore up the letters.

I called you, and as soon as

I heard the maid's voice I hung up.

Like a boy.

Careful of the greasepaint,

you'll get dirty.

- I told you, you're dirty.

- When will you come? I'll wait for you.

I don't know.

What should I do? You tell me.

Do what you want.

You decide.

So... when?

Tell me when.

When we can be together day and night

without subterfuge.

So, never.

Is that what you want?

Are you asking me?

I wanted to hear you say it.

I'll have the courage.

I've made too many mistakes in life.

I don't want to make any more.

Let me pay my debts.

My marriage has become a business,

let me pay my debts.

Ready? Action!

It wasn't my son,

why are you accusing him?

What do you know about him?

You have a debt also to me.

Eternal heroism...

Let's stop it for once.

What you ask is impossible,

sons want to get away from parents,

life goes on.

Signora Manni!

It's a pleasure to see you again.

- Thank you for coming, you're so kind.

- How are you?

- Were you buying a ticket?

- Of course.

- No, wait!

- It's no bother!

Wait, sir, my son-in-law is here.

- It's no bother for us.

- Clara didn't come?

She wanted to stay in Rome,

she's so shy. You know that.

It's a shame as it's a real success.

I'm excited, I've been here since 3:00!

I've seen the film three times

and I cry every time.

- Let's go, sir.

- Did you ask your son-in-law?

No, I haven't.

I'd like Clara to come back

to the shop for one day.

You never know.

Signor Borra!

One moment.

Signora Borra,

have you an invite for Sir Rinaldi,

who owns the shop

where my Clara worked?

- Ah... Borra.

- Rinaldi, nice to meet you.

I can't find Gianni,

we're waiting for that call from Rome.

- There's still time.

- No, it's late.

Do you want to take

the gentleman through?

Thank you, signor...

I always forget your name...

Ercoles! Could you take him?

You're more practical.

Have you seen our Milanese?

She's the prettiest of them all!

- I discovered her.

- Did you?

I got her to do what I could.

I sell fabric, so I couldn't get her

to do more than sell fabric.

If you make films then obviously...

It's Saturday, but even so

this is magnificent box office!

- Excuse me, have you spoken to her?

- No, I'm waiting.

Good, I was afraid you had.

I'd have called again.

You know, the mama's always the mama!

- Of course.

- And after a joy like this tonight...

- Make yourself comfortable.

- Thank you.

Go get her father, poor thing!

He's still in the front row balcony.

- I'm here!

- Oh yes.

Telephone!

- Telephone!

- Hello, Rome?

Give it to me, I'm the mama,

me first, excuse me!

Hello? Rome?

Yes! It's really Rome!

Go get her father!

Oh yes, he's here.

Hello? Yes, I'm ready.

Oh, Stella, hi!

Oh, it's not her? Sorry...

Clara!

Listen. A success!

Not even at the fair...

Just a moment.

I'm telling you it was,

Sir Rinaldi was also there.

Is Ercolino happy? Let me talk to him.

No, mama, I'm not coming.

I'll write to you.

When's Gianni coming back?

Friday.

I'll write to him too.

Clara, I don't understand.

I don't know.

They said they've already sold it abroad

and covered the costs.

Do you have a cold?

It sounds like she's crying.

Maybe she regrets

not being in Milan.

What's wrong?

You're so stubborn!

- I'll pass you to Gianni.

- Give it to me.

- What?

- No, mama.

I don't want to talk to Gianni.

Yes, bye.

I'll write to you,

I said I don't want to talk!

Nardo, come now.

Don't ask, I'll explain in person.

Come now.

Yes.

Here I am.

- Where shall we go?

- Wherever you want.

I'm running away forever.

I'm coming with you.

Explain it to me.

The film went well. They've already

covered costs with sales abroad.

You want me to explain these things?

I don't know the details.

The essential is Gianni's back on his feet

and I don't have remorse

for ruining him..

Everything else I'd told him.

I left him a letter...

- When does your husband return?

- I'm not sure. In two or three days.

- I left him a letter, I tell you.

- A letter? What letter?

I'm just asking if you really want

to do something so sensational.

You're in the spotlight and your names

are always in the newspapers.

Your husband's not here now,

when he's back you'll talk,

but to leave a letter so...

- But you...

- You know how I feel about you.

Do you understand what that means?

If I advise you to reconsider,

I'm only doing it for your good.

For months I've been reconsidering

and I've decided.

I told you - I'll come with you

when it can be forever.

You spoke of a letter.

If I were you, I'd go get it back.

We'll be back tomorrow, or the day after.

Before your husband is.

Then you will do everything properly,

take my advice.

"For Gianni"

- She's asleep, signor Franchi!

- I'll wake her!

Wait! She worked all night. Wait!

- Who is it?

- Where's Clara?

- Close the window! Are you crazy?

- Don't pretend. Where's Clara?

What do I know, if you don't?

I haven't seen her for months.

Since you got married.

Which seems pretty normal to me.

She's left me!

She's gone I don't know where!

She said she wants a new life.

I thought you might know something.

You were her best friend, no?

No, you were my best friend.

Poor Gianni.

Signorina, is there much work

at this hour?

Pardon?

Yes, make it very urgent.

- Yes, very urgent.

- Pardon?

That's fine.

What has my Clara done?

I don't understand what's happened

between those two.

You tell me.

Oh signora, I wasn't living with them.

All I know is Clara called me,

made me swear not to tell anyone

where she is, but I'll tell you anyway,

and phone her urgently, a flash call.

What more can I do?

- Your daughter will tell you everything.

- Yes, you're right.

It's just a misunderstanding.

My Clara's a baby.

Just what I need.

- And?

- And what? I ask you!

We found her,

Signor Ercolino made a flash!

- A flash? What flash?

- Calm down. We found her.

- Where is she?

- Don't worry. A hotel. So not unreachable.

- Tell me where, I'll go now!

- No, you stay here.

Stay here! And please

don't make a scene!

Hello? Yes.

Yes.

Ah, it's you, Ercolino? What?

And mama's there too?

What need was there

to have her come from Milan?

Hello?

Yes. What?

No, mama, no.

It's not a misunderstanding. Please.

It's not that simple.

How can I explain?

Gianni and I will talk calmly.

Yes dear, but you can set things right.

You and Gianni need to talk.

You hear? She wants to talk to me.

I'm calm, I'm not a baby, you know!

Sort it out yourselves then!

- Clara!

- Gianni! I didn't know you were there.

Yes, it's true, but not like this

on the telephone.

You also know it's impossible!

You're right,

but I couldn't act differently.

For months I've tried

to make you understand

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