The Other Love Page #3

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- It's a pillbox.

- I found it in the village.

It's quite old, I think.

Careful, it's full.

You know when to take them,

don't you?

Yes, Huberta's told me.

Thank you, Tony.

Oh.

I've forgotten how warm

flowers can make a house.

I thought it was about time

something was in that vase.

You're gonna spoil me.

What am I gonna do

when you leave?

I can't seem to get

that little girl out

of my mind.

Which little girl?

The little girl who

married the pianist.

Oh, that one.

And I'm sorry,

but I didn't bring

the flowers to you.

- You didn't?

- No, I brought them

to the piano.

I don't suppose

you'd let me play it,

would you?

- I don't suppose I would.

- No, I was afraid of that.

All right, then you play it.

- Oh, no.

- Oh, yes.

This is gonna be horrible.

- I don't think I can do it

with you standing over me.

- I'm sorry.

I played that

when I was 16.

I can see myself.

My hair in braids.

I was very serious

and very determined.

That's when my music teacher

tried to kiss me.

Any other memories

like that?

Yes, a few.

There've been a lot

of men in my life.

Bach, Brahms, Beethoven.

They were very possessive.

They demanded all of me.

Did you give them all?

I thought so then,

but I don't think so now.

Paging Miss Duncan,

I'm afraid.

Yes, Doctor.

Come on,

I'll walk over with you.

- Are you all right?

- Yes.

Clumsy, aren't I?

- Are you all right?

- Now I am.

It was my fault entirely.

I didn't realize I was coming

into the intersection.

- Neither did I.

- Mr. Clermont!

- How does it look, Pete?

- Not so good.

You don't know

how sorry I am.

It's nothing

that can't be fixed.

- Are you all right?

- Well, I guess so.

I was terribly frightened.

So was I.

I'll go into town

and have 'em send

out a tow car.

That is if

I can get a ride.

- Yes, of course you can.

- Do you want me to stay here, Mr. Clermont?

By the way, my name

is Clermont, Paul Clermont.

- Cigarette?

- No, thank you.

Not just now.

The air has

a bite up here.

Yes, there's a new snow

on the mountains.

I should have

brought my skis.

Where did you come from?

Monte Carlo.

I came up for the race.

- The race?

- Next Sunday.

Haven't you heard?

No, I haven't.

How are things in Monte Carlo?

The way they always are.

The wheels spin,

The pawnbroker

retires young,

And Mr. Clermont

always loses.

Why don't you come down

and bring me some luck?

I can have you there

in 95 minutes.

With a broken neck?

No, thank you.

I like it too much up here.

So do I.

I've never run into

such interesting

danger before.

The menace is

practically over.

I'll have you in the village

in a few minutes.

You shouldn't

drive so fast.

Are you warning me

not to speed?

I am.

I want this to last

as long as possible.

After all, speed isn't

necessarily movement.

It can be a kind of

philosophy, too.

A pattern for living.

A pattern for winning races.

Do you want me to drop you

at the garage?

Wither thou goest,

so shall I.

That would be hard

for both of us.

The garage is

around the corner.

Goodbye, Mr. Clermont.

You can't go away.

I haven't had time

to thank you

For such

a pleasant accident.

I can do better

over a dinner table.

I'm sorry.

I have an engagement.

- Lunch tomorrow?

- Engagement.

- Dinner?

- Engagement.

- Sounds terribly monotonous.

- It isn't.

This can't go on forever.

You're going to the race

of course.

- No.

- I'll get a box for you

at the race

And we'll have cocktails

and then dinner.

I'm sorry.

I'm not going to the race.

I don't blame you,

but I'll meet you

just the same.

We'll start at 6:00.

And then perhaps I can

convince you that snow

is for the cold in heart.

A warm heart

would live by the sea.

I prefer the snow.

Then I'll let

you convince me.

The garage is

around the corner.

Goodbye.

Don't forget. 6:
00.

- Karen.

- Hello, Celestine.

Who was that?

I like his proportions.

- Quite a measuring eye.

- I measure men quite

accurately from a distance.

I only start making mistakes

when they get close.

Who was he?

He almost ran into me

at the intersection

and cracked up his car.

What were you talking

about out there?

He wanted me to have

dinner with him.

- Are you?

- No, of course not.

- I would.

- Then you go in my place.

It might be

very instructive.

He also teaches philosophy.

- Where are you going now?

- I want to leave this film

to be developed

- and get some records.

You wanna come with me?

- No, darling,

I've got something much

more important to do here.

I'll meet you later,

though.

All right, meet me here

in a half-hour.

Fine.

You are quiet.

Am I?

I hadn't noticed.

Are you running away

from that man?

Well, if you want

to call it that.

Karen, don't be silly.

If you must run

away from him,

at least do it slowly.

Give him a chance

to catch up with you.

- Celestine,

have you been drinking?

- Mm-hmm.

You shouldn't.

If Tony ever finds out...

Tony has nothing to do

with it anymore.

- What do you mean?

- I wanted to tell you

back at the hotel,

But I was much too fascinated

by your passenger.

I'm leaving in a few days.

Karen, I'm well.

Tony said this morning

I could go.

Oh, I'm so happy for you.

I'm so happy for myself.

- How soon?

- Monday morning.

Will your husband

come to meet you?

No.

No, I'll surprise him.

Did you do that?

Well, I'm afraid so.

Let's stop and see.

No, no, we've

got to get back.

Remember, 6:
00.

I'll tell you a secret.

In 30 years, Frau Linnaker's

never learned how

to make good coffee.

That's one reason

I would like to

come up here more often.

Another less important

one is to see you.

- Come in.

Professor Linnaker,

your car is here.

Thank you.

Thank you for coming up.

When I sent Karen to you,

I had one regret.

The world was losing

a great artist

And we have far too

few that we can afford

to be reckless with them.

But now this

is hard, Tony.

I wish I could be more

of a help to you,

But all I can say

you already found out

for yourself.

She has a chance.

Slim, but a chance.

It'll take everything we've

learned plus something.

I don't need to tell

you that. You know it.

Yes, I know.

How is she bearing up?

She's being wonderful.

- Does she know

how ill she is?

- No, she doesn't.

Professor Linnaker.

What a wonderful surprise.

What a delight to see you.

Careful, Karen.

I'm not that old.

How are you, dear?

How's your rheumatism?

- Still faithful to me.

- And your liver?

We're not on speaking terms.

Have you cut out

those big black cigars?

Young lady, I am the doctor,

and I ask the questions.

However, thank you for the idea.

No, I have not cut them out.

- Isn't he a darling?

How long are you staying?

- I'm leaving right now.

Oh, and I thought

you'd come up here

to take care of me.

- Let Tony take care of you.

- Tony's a jailer.

- Good.

- He doesn't know what

the word leniency means.

And I feel so strong now,

so ready for anything.

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