The Naked Venus Page #7

He's really a nice fellow.

Oh, I'd love to.

Fine. We're at the Plaza Latin,

and registered under the name of...

Mrs. Sherwood.

I keep forgetting my name.

I guess I'm not used

to being married yet.

You will. It's happened for me.

Madame Dixon?

Yes.

I am Inspector Merchant from

the Labour Department.

I am making a routine check.

- At ten in the evening?

- Oh...

My apology, Madame.

I did not know it was so late.

It's true that when I work

I always forget the time.

Madame, my visit concerns a certain...

Mr. Dixon. Robert Dixon.

Oh. Do come in.

Madame... it won't take too long.

I hope it isn't anything serious.

No.

Mr. Dixon is applying for a license

in connection with opening a...

Artist's studio... in order

to help poor people.

You are listed as among his references.

Bob, I mean Mr. Dixon,

is a very fine artist.

Oh yes.

I remember. Isn't he the

one who painted the...

- What was it called?

- Naked Venus.

Oh yes... naked indeed.

Now, Madame.

Speaking as a character witness,

not to be quoted of course.

Would you say that Mr. Dixon

is a substantial citizen?

He is a wonderful...

I mean... yes.

But... I was informed that

he drinks quite heavily.

He does not.

But it is mentioned that he

has a very violent temper.

He is a sweet... gentle and generous.

He hardly ever gets mad at anybody.

I should know. I am married to him.

But I don't understand. It says

here that you are divorced.

I don't care what it says. We're not.

I mean, not yet.

Not in California.

Yes, Madame, but this is La France.

We had a misunderstanding and

we got an interlocutory decree.

Oh, sounds very difficult.

It's quite simple.

You have a year to think

things over and then...

And then, I see... you kiss and make up?

I... well... that is the purpose

of this waiting period.

A most sensible law.

Madame, since you think

so highly of the applicant.

I shall recommend the

granting of the license.

You have been most coperative.

Again, my apologies.

That's quite alright, Monsieur.

- If you have any more information...

- I know where to get it.

Goodnight, Madame.

- Well, what did she say?

- A lot.

- Is she mad?

She hates you but at the same time

she thinks you are wonderful.

You know, she said.

That the interlocutory care,

or whatever the name is.

Is for people to think things over.

And she's sure been thinking a lot.

You're not telling me this

just to make me feel good?

Oh no, Bob.

I know that I am not a

very good actor, but still...

- Thanks, Charles.

- Any time.

May I come in?

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