Tormento Page #5

I think there may be

some mistake.

Isn't it enough?

Aren't you happy?

Yes, I'm happy.

I just don't understand.

An additional amount

was added with no explanation.

Don't try to figure it out.

Consider it a newcomer's bonus,

a token of management's affection.

You're a very charming

and likeable woman.

It's amazing.

All this time in our employ

and I'd never noticed you.

It's understandable.

You never had reason

to go in the kitchen.

What lovely hands.

Poor things.

How they must have suffered

in that dishwater.

- You get used to anything.

- No, it's not right.

A lovely woman like you

deserves much better.

As I said, I'm very grateful

for this new position.

Yes, but I really could do more...

and I'd like to.

You should be wearing furs,

not taking them off other women.

What are you saying?

With such lovely arms

and shoulders,

and a body like yours -

Why back away?

Do I frighten you?

No. Forgive me. I must go.

Wait. Why rush off?

Let's get to know

each other better.

I know you're all alone.

A lovely young woman on her own

needs someone to look out for her.

Thank you,

but I don't need anything.

Come now. Don't be like that.

If you like,

we could be good friends.

I like you very much.

Let me go, please!

Come on.

I'm not used to begging.

Now I understand.

That's why I got a bonus!

Well, you can have it back!

I want nothing from you!

Go on, you rude thing!

Go back to being a kitchen wench.

That's your calling.

But not here!

You're finally back.

What's wrong?

Ninuccia!

Let her be. She just fell asleep.

She has a fever.

She wandered into my room

barefoot and burning up

with fever.

I put her back in bed

and stayed with her.

I'm going back to bed.

Thank you so much.

I'm sorry.

How is she? What did you find?

No change. No better, no worse.

Then what now?

I've told you:

Her health is gradually declining.

It's not serious yet,

but if it's not caught in time,

there could be

serious consequences.

This girl needs

a lot of attention.

Continue with the medicine

I gave you.

If she doesn't improve,

she should be put

in a sanatorium.

- A sanatorium?

- That's right, my dear.

This must be treated in time

to avoid dire consequences.

A sanatorium...

A sanatorium...

I'll welcome your daughter

into my home...

I'll welcome your daughter

into my home...

I'm desperate.

I don't know where else to go.

She's sick and has a fever.

I've done everything I could.

Believe me,

I've done everything!

Oh, I believe it.

I'm begging on bended knee:

Save my daughter!

I know you hate me,

but she's done you no wrong.

She's not to blame.

You can't hate her.

Leave us, Rosina.

Get up.

I don't hate you.

It's you who hated me

from the start,

and you turned your father

against me too.

You rebelled against me?

Too bad.

Now look what

you've been reduced to.

Her forehead's damp.

Her temperature

always goes up at night.

Prepare the room

at the end of the hall.

Better put her to bed.

Give her to Rosina.

You're tired.

Mommy, I'm sick.

No, sweetheart.

Come with Rosina.

Thank you!

Listen carefully, Anna.

I'll still welcome

your daughter into my home,

give her an education,

and bring her up

in a decent household.

All I have will be hers.

But on one condition:

You are never to see her again.

You're to know nothing

more of her, nor she of you.

Just as if you were dead.

Have pity on me!

Don't take her from me!

I'll be your servant.

I'll do anything.

But let me stay

with my daughter.

She's all I have.

You don't know

what her kiss means to me.

It's everything to me!

Don't say no.

Impossible.

I never had a mother.

I've always been on my own.

Ninuccia is the light

in my eyes.

Take her away

and you leave me blind.

Have a heart!

I've told you:

Those are my conditions.

She's to know nothing more

of you or her father.

Your husband's

locked up in prison,

and you are to agree

to be locked up

in a home for wayward women.

A home for wayward women?

Why?

What am I? A prostitute?

What have I done

to be locked up like that?

Dear Jesus!

I don't know what you've done,

nor do I wish to.

That's a matter for you

and your conscience alone.

Either you accept my terms

or you can take

your daughter and leave.

No, I can't do that!

As you wish.

But what will you do?

One day your daughter

will begin to understand

and ask

why she has to suffer so.

How will you answer her?

Children are merciless judges,

and one day she'll blame you

for bringing her into this world.

All right.

Come in.

Mother Superior called.

She's expecting her.

Tell Anna.

Mommy has to go away

for a few days.

Be a good girl.

No, you have to stay here.

Be good now. Mommy has to go.

But she'll bring back

lots of nice things for you.

I don't want nice things.

I want you!

Come now, Ninuccia. Don't pout.

You'll make Blessed Mary cry.

Don't leave me.

I want to go with you.

All right.

Mommy will leave for just

a minute and come right back.

And later she'll take you

to the puppet show.

You like the puppet show?

Yes, but I don't want

to stay here alone.

But you're not alone.

Rosina's here.

She loves you very much.

She'll tell you

the story of Snow White.

Won't you, Rosina?

Rosina,

what are you waiting for?

Take the child.

Let's go. We're late.

I'm coming.

See you very soon, Ninuccia.

Rosina, take her.

HOME FOR WAYWARD WOMEN

She's made many mistakes

and has suffered much for them.

I wish to help her

find redemption.

I'm doing this

for the salvation of her soul.

Cut off from the world,

in this place of atonement,

home to other unfortunate

souls like herself,

she can demonstrate

the sincerity of her remorse.

Is this what you wish?

Yes.

You'll live a life

of rigorous discipline.

The unfortunate souls here

must submit

to a life of renunciation,

work, and prayer.

Are you sincerely

ready to do this?

Yes, Mother.

You must renounce

all ties to the past

and have no further contact

with the outside world.

It's a serious commitment.

Are you ready to take it on?

Answer.

You must decide.

No one's forcing you.

You can say no if you wish.

- Is that how you do your exercise?

- I'll finish it right away.

Look what you've done

to the table.

And look at this mess!

You're a filthy little thing!

Rosina.

Clean her up and put her to bed.

Why hasn't Mommy come back yet?

Be good. She'll be back soon.

Go to bed now and sleep.

How can I

if I haven't said my prayers?

Then say them now.

Dear Jesus,

I promise to always be good.

Please keep Mommy

and Daddy safe...

and Signora Matilde too.

Hurry up, girls.

Don't waste time.

Make your beds. Hurry up now.

Hurry up, Anna. Get dressed.

Leave me alone! Get off my back!

Some manners!

She's always like this

in the morning.

And worse as the day goes on.

What did we do to you?

I'm sorry. I'm not mad at you.

We've all had troubles

as bad as yours or worse.

She's right.

Don't let it get you down.

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