Coffee, please.
Do you know where Mario is?
Mario?
In the back, I think.
I don't believe it. How are you?
- So you still hang out here! - I told you I did.
I almost went to your home.
Then I remembered you told me the Cafe de l'Arrivee.
- So you've made the big move. - Finally.
- Pierrot didn't come? - He couldn't make it out of bed.
I've got a job, starting September. Landscape gardener.
- How'd you find that? - My father.
Great.
- What are you up to? - I'm a hard-working man.
That's great. You're in books?
I'll tell you about it. It's a terrific job. Classy.
Really? And it pays?
Yes. It's a gas.
That's great.
I was wondering if you could put me up
for a few days, until I find a room.
- No problem. Come to my place. - Sure?
- It's not the Ritz, I warn you. - Who cares?
Strange, isn't it? You and I together. - What'll you do till September?
I don't think anyone's home. Hold this.
If they're out, let's go.
I want to get the name.
What the hell is that notebook for?
Trust me for a second, will you?
I have to be organized.
We're from a publishing house.
We sell books on fine arts.
What arts? Your mother.
It's no use. Let's go somewhere else.
Good morning, madame. Would you be -
Sorry, I made a mistake.
Moron! Would you be interested in art books, madame?
Not at all.
Sorry.
- They're rough. - Best to say you made a mistake.
What I want is to see what's behind those walls.
It's an adventure to go into people's homes, look around.
Let me handle it.
But you never get past the intercom!
I'd like to see someone for a change!
You take the top. I'll take the bottom.
See what I see? - The fourth floor is all closed up.
Just our luck.
Let's work fast. I've had it with encyclopedias for today.
- What is it? - Do you know Flammarion Publishing?
We sell art books. You know, art classics.
Here's one on Titian. - Listen, I'm in a hurry.
- He was a great painter. - Not interested.
How can you say that?
You haven't even looked at them.
Look at this - - Come in.
Where?
Let's go.
- Which way? - Over here.
What's the matter?
Hurry!
I'll buy all your books if you can stop this.
Quick, we've got to shut down the main. Where's the water main?
In the kitchen, under the sink.
- I'll go. - Quick, hurry up!
Give me a rag or something.
Hurry! A rag or something to stop this.
Here.
But these are all clean.
Who cares?
I think we got it. Okay?
That's fantastic.
- Did it work? - Congratulations. You're an expert.
I could kiss you.
The people downstairs will be happy. You ought to tell them.
The old woman who lives there
is on vacation on the Riviera.
I'll write and tell her.
I'll be right back.
Did you hear that?
The woman downstairs is on vacation.
Good for her.
Good for us, too.
What? Oh, no!
I want no part of that shit.
Are you sure the old hag's away?
She's on the Riviera.
If someone comes, we'll say we lost our keys.
That's really dumb.
Keep it down.
None of it's worth a penny.
Hosts.
It may all be junk, but I'm taking something.
Take it easy.
Hurry up! There's a guy in there!
What guy? Gimme a second. Don't panic.
I'm telling you there's a guy in there.
Great...
Easy, easy.
Texas, quiet.
Texas, sit still.
Be careful. He's trained to kill.
Texas, sit still.
You again!
Texas, quiet!
Careful. He's a bit jumpy tonight.
He's dangerous.
Aren't you ashamed of yourselves?
Don't move.
I'll be with you in a second.
Sorry, but I can't trust you.
Easy, Texas.
Down!
Texas, lie down!
How are you this evening?
Fine, thank you.
Don't move, Texas.
He's not moving, is he?
What do we do now?
That's your problem.
You got us into this mess.
I didn't want to come.
What was that?
You're about to find out.
Give me a smoke.
He doesn't approve.
Stupid dog.
I don't think he likes me.
- Yes, he does. - I tell you he doesn't.
I can tell from his eyes. I'm not his type.
Swine!
- Don't get him excited! - I'm not.
I need you.
What about me?
You need me?
Two hundred francs for three minutes' work.
On your knees!
Take off your gloves.
Piss on his face.
You okay?
Still going to Barcelona?
Yes.
I'll be back in two weeks.
You got the key?
Well?
Did you do her?
What is this place?
Is it a cathouse?
Do you think we can steal some dough?
Tell me.
Could you answer?
Mario, we're leaving.
I'd like to - to take you to dinner.
I've got the money.
Come on, say yes.
Wait for me downstairs. I want to change first.
We've got her. She's got nothing on us.
By the way, what did you do with her?
Nothing.
Leave me alone for five minutes. - Why?
Because. Split.
What's the matter with you?
I don't know.
So, are you going?
Here.
Now go!
You're a real pain. Take it all.
Now scram.
See you later.
Where are you from?
What do you do?
It depends.
You don't trust me?
It's not that.
I don't really have a past.
Excuse me.
Another one, please.
I can't eat without wine.
So what do you do? I mean -
Me?
You shouldn't ask me questions, because
either I lie
or I don't answer them.
Here. While you're waiting.
Will your friend talk?
He didn't understand what was going on.
What about you?
I'm looking at you.
Why did you come out with me tonight?
'Cause you were worried?
Were you afraid?
I'm not the cautious type.
I don't have any money.
It's true. I really don't.
You see, I paid off my friend so we could be alone.
Really? You did that?
I'm flattered.
Here you are.
This is the time when they kill horses.
How do you know that?
I worked in a slaughterhouse once.
What was that like?
Awful.
After a few days
I started to get used to it,
so I quit.
We drank so much.
Hey, dog, I'm not a thief!.
Are you thirsty, too?
You're thirsty, aren't you, Texas?
The table.
Very good.
Now I get it.
I'll draw the curtains. It's too bright.
No problem.
Sure this is okay?
One never knows.
I don't mean to -
It's always hard to tell.
Where am I?
Am I bothering you?
Am I being a drag?
Ariane?
She's really something!
Be nice.
The dog's here.
I'm busy.
Yes. All right. Sorry I forgot.
You'll send someone over?
Okay, I'll sign it right away.
Okay. Fine.
Go lie down.
I could kill you now if I wanted.
Just like that.
One squeeze and you're dead.
Your dog is gone.
What time is it, please?
Noon.
Hold on.
You can come today at 4:00 p.m. - Today's no good.
No, you can't come today. Call back tomorrow.
I don't feel like it today.
Thanks, Lucienne.
Beautiful day.
You want tea or coffee? - Tea.
Why do you have two phones?
Black's business. White's my private line.
Which one rang?
The black one.
Don't ask too many questions in the morning.
Will this do for our friend downstairs?
Very good.
Wait!
A few hairs.
Okay.
Damn, it doesn't work!
Dressed already?
I don't know how it works, 'cause I never eat breakfast.
I was thinking...
How about going to the country?
Let's leave right away.
No plans?
Where to?
I'm driving.
- I was here first. - I'm the driver.
You can have the wheel. I'll take the pedals.
Anyway, I'm stronger. - That remains to be seen.
Nice strawberries.
- No dessert for you, sir? - No, thanks.
That's a pretty bag.
What's this?
School report cards for...
Georges Walter.
You're Ariane Walter.
Concentration: good,
but uneven and tends to wander.
Understands quickly
and remembers easily.
My son.
He's the man in my life.
Do you mind?
I like the fact you have a child.
He's the only man I don't distrust.
You distrust me?
But I've already been screwed over once.
I understand.
It's not the first time that -
It's the first time for me.
The first time I've ever felt...
It's mine!
So there.
No problem.
The strongest don't always win.
That's fine.
You know, I have a friend who lives near here.
Really?
He has a beautiful chateau.
Good for him.
Would you like to visit him?
Not really.
Too bad, because...
he's expecting me.
Have you had this planned for long?
Shall we go?
Good morning, Emile.
This place is falling apart.
How disgusting!
Do you do any work while I'm away, Emile?
Well? What do you have to say?
Emile, you should have retired years ago.
We only keep you on out of pity, so be very careful.
Of course, madame.
Have our guests arrived?
Yes, madame. An hour ago.
If madame would be so kind.
How are you, Baron?
This is the young lady who needs to be punished?
She's been naughty.
How are you?
You want a drink?
Whiskey, if they have it.
Emile, you can see this gentleman has no drink.
Bring him a whiskey right away.
This glass is dirty, Emile.
Clean it up!
That's all right. It doesn't bother me.
I need an ashtray, Emile.
An ashtray!
Take off your belt and whip her.
Did you have a nice weekend, Georges?
Excellent, sir. Thank you.
By the way, how's Gautier?
Fine. Very busy these days.
Want some lemon?
Who is Gautier?
Is something the matter?
Butter my toast, Emile.
No, I'm driving.
Move.
Stop that!
I'll tie you up. I'll fasten your seat belt.
Bye, Emile. Sorry- I meant Georges.
Later, old man.
You still sad?
I'm not sad.
- Were you scared? - I'm never scared.
Liar!
Hello, Lucienne.
How are you?
Any appointments today? - I put them all in the book.
Him again?
Can you get a copy of the key for this gentleman who lives here?
Get the door, Lucienne.
My little darlings are hungry.
Today, I give them ants. Tomorrow, flies.
- What are those? - Plants.
Tomorrow I'll feed them veal, or maybe some flies.
This is from Gautier.
- Thanks. How is he? - He's fine.
He wants you to call him immediately.
Nothing serious?
See you soon.
Want a little veal?
Have a little.
Nice. Nice boy.
Looks like a party.
A present.
Wow.
That's really nice of you.
A suit.
Terrific.
I don't really wear suits. Mind if I just wear the pants?
- You'll get used to it. - Sure. I'll try.
Thanks.
I'm fixing something for you.
It's good.
You'll see.
Not too tired?
How do you manage? It must be exhausting.
No, it's very exciting.
It's fascinating to get into people's madness
so intimately.
What are these people to you?
Friends.
Don't you get any pleasure out of it?
Of course, when I give it.
Then you're the slave -
- No. - Yes.
You're at their disposal.
No, I'm not. I couldn't do it if I didn't like it.
Of course.
It's just that...
you have to be completely available.
And with you here...
it's difficult.
It's getting difficult.
Why do they do it?
Can't they come?
Is it the only way they can come?
Not at all. They make love often, like normal people,
at home,
with their wife, mistress or girlfriend.
- Do you ever make love with them? - Never.
- Never? - No, never.
Some things don't mix.
All I do is direct the show. - So I've noticed.
Strange, isn't it?
They're the ones who tell you what to say?
They tell me what they want.
And I use my imagination to improve on it.
I get into their fantasies, their lives.
That's good.
I like that. - You like it!
No, I was a bit shocked that first time with Emile.
I didn't know what was going on.
- Remy? - Emile.
The chateau in the country.
What is it?
Would you get that?
Is Olivier here?
Wait. I'll look.
Somebody wants Olivier.
Are you looking for Olivier?
- You okay? - Yeah.
You happy here?
It's terrific.
Where were you? - In the country.
Am I intruding?
So you're okay?
You don't say much.
Not in the morning.
Listen a minute.
I've been thinking.
This girl could be a gold mine for us.
If you and I got together-
There must be people behind her.
I thought you might need me.
What are you doing? Listen!
Are you crazy?
Okay.
I never said it. I just dropped by.
I don't want anything from you!
Open the door.
It's either the dog or the door. You choose.
Okay, I'll open your door.
Is that all you have to say?
Yeah, that's all.
Bastard!
Stop here, bitch!