Those were the days...
the Duke and Duchess would arrive here in April, the Rothschilds in May.
That's when I was the porter at the Hermitage...
then I moved to the Bellevue and the Pavillion.
Then I filled in as the Maitre d'Hotel in the best one of all,
the Nobilis... ah, the Nobilis!
May I have the bill, please?
My car's in front.
Ah, there's a new receptionist.
Hello, I'm Madame Delerue.
Dellarue, spelled with an "A"?
No, with an E.
Delerue, you mean?
Delerue, with an accent.
Well, why didn't you say so? Do you have a reservation?
Now look, we've been coming here for years!
Tell Miss Edith we're here.
Well, wake up, boy! Go get Miss Edith, will you?
Oh! Can't you watch where you're going?
I'm sorry, but I... uh
We were expecting you, Mrs Delerue!
Oh, Cecile! My goodness, look at you - the way you've grown!
You're a big girl now! You must be exhausted though.
No, no, no, we both enjoy the train.
Next year we're going to have our new airport.
You will?
Yes. Where're the keys?
We'll need the four-twenty eight and the two eighty.
On different floors?
Yes. Cecile's not a baby any more, is she?
Wait till you see how I've redecorated!
The baths, lovely curtains, all sorts of things!
Oh, I adore what you're wearing!
There's just one nuisance: the elevator doesn't work.
I've given you a table in the rear dining
room, where it's quieter, okay? - Thank you.
And we'll see you later on, right?
That's very kind of you, thanks.
Do you have any rooms?
What's the name, please?
Yes? Hello... Hello...
Hello, Elisabeth?
Yes.
Hello, it's me. How are you?
Oh fine, just fine.
Did you have a good trip?
Yes, somewhat long.
You know, my dear... I won't be able to make it next week-end, after all...
but I'll certainly be there a week later.
Is Cecile there with you?
No, she's in her own room.
Do you need anything?
No, nothing.
Good bye.
Michele, two stars... Francoise, one star...
Claudine, three stars. What are the stars for?
Well, with one star, no trouble kissing her...
Yeah.
Two stars, I got to feel her a little...
Three stars, I felt her a lot...
and four stars, I screwed her.
Yeah, but nobody's got four!
Hey, look at that! She's not bad!
The redhead? I told you about her...
She's alright, eh?
She shacks with the dishwasher at the Continental.
Yeah, so what?
She's flat-chested!
Maybe I'm dumb, but I don't care.
You're not much for sensual stuff.
As much as you are! Except that I look at a girl's face...
her eyes, her mouth - that counts, too.
Sure. There's gotta be tits on her or no go. Look...
Hi, beautiful.
Hi, sexy.
I'd like you to meet Jojo, an old pal.
Hi.
Hello, Jo... well, your friend sure is a jerk.
Let's go see it one night soon.
We should go to Colombey one day soon - your father would pleased.
Do you think there's anything to see there?
We'd like our keys, please.
Thank you.
Oh! - Thank you.
Yes, the lift is out of order. "Out of order" spelled with an "0"!
What are you doing this afternoon?
I thought I'd take a walk, buy some postcards.
Good. Then I'll see you at the hotel tonight?
Yes, okay.
Know what? Isn't he staring at you a bit more than he should be?
How wrong you are, mother dear!
Oh no, my mille-feuille! Why don't you watch where you're going?
You've got a nerve! What do you mean by
stepping down off the curb without warning?
Sorry, my feet go where they please.
Then walk on your hands.
Jojo!
Hey! What's with him today? Who does he think he is?
When you say Dellarue, it sounds awkward as hell.
Now, not that I care, but accent or no, I still say it's Dellarue.
What's the name of the girl who just went upstairs?
I just told you. Dellarue.
Hello, Peewee!
Hi, Jojo!
What's new?
Same old stuff.
Hello, son!
Hello, pop. Hi there, Jean-Pierre.
Hi, George.
Hi, Mum! - Morning, son.
Well, how's my brother-in-law?
Hello, beautiful.
Well, here are my dirty clothes. ls my shirt with the blue stripes ironed?
It's not enough your brother thinks I should
run a hotel, I'm to take in washing now!
Why yes, I've ironed your shirt. Do try to get
home for dessert. I made Floating Island for you.
Well, actually, there's... there's a busload of...
of tourists arriving and uh... I'll try to come at five or so.
A load of tourists, you say?
388 you!
Ah, what about that kid? Lock up your daughters, men!
Wait a second... hey, wait, Jojo!
Well, why not, he's at that age.
The image of his father!
His brother as well!
By all means, take your time.
Well, well, still around, dear?
Here's to love!
Excuse me.
Don't go away.
Ah, carrots! They'll give you pink thighs!
Alain, come clear this off. I've got to see to everything here!
What sort of desserts do you have tonight?
Hawaiian Delight, fruit, home-made creme caramel or chocolate mousse.
Do you have any cakes?
Yes, there's a peach tart.
I'd love one.
And one Hawaiian Delight, please.
The order was for scrambled eggs not for an omelette!
Take it easy, young man.
One sole Veronique, and one rock lobster coming up!
Let me see that lobster. Don't serve it
till you've wiped the edge of the platter.
It looks like you dropped it.
Jojo, a Hawaiian Delight and a peach tart,
it's table nine, so lay it on thick!
For nine?
What's for nine?
Oh, nothing, chef, nothing. - I hope so.
I was just a little hungry...
Sure, a little hungry!
One pepper steak, medium rare!
Isn't that pretty? Thank you.
Did you order a mille-feuille?
Oh, they must've been out of tarts.
Of course, they must have been.
What're we doing this afternoon? Want to go to the Carnival?
No, I can't. I promised my folks I'd come for dessert.
Your folks? Aren't you ever going to outgrow those folks of yours?
And besides, I'll be stuck all alone. Claudine is busy.
She works at the spa till eight o'clock.
If I were you, I'd spread my wings and fly.
Spread my wings... Hey, come on, skinny!
Would you like me to call the orchestra?
Excuse me.
Oh, brother! If I ever did that at the Ritz, they'd have canned me!
Thank you.
Don't mention it, Hey, Jojo! You got liver troubles?
No, no, no, my liver's fine.
Well, won't you give me a kiss, then?
Oh sure, sure.
Say, are we doing anything tonight?
Sure, we'll do something...
Tell me, how's Alain? Hey, what's with you?
I really don't know her very well...
You're welcome to speak to anyone you like.
I know I am but she's with Alain, the one who brought the pastry to you.
Oh, it was excellent pastry, it really was.
Yes, well, I recently joined the hotel staff
That is, I make up the orders for the food.
The wine, and all that.
Your... your girl friend there is not bad.
She's my mother.
Well, how about tonight after you... - No.
Well, tomorrow, then?
I'm not sure. I think it's okay. Yes, okay, till tomorrow then.
Yeah, but we didn't say where! Why, why not, I don't know...
At the bandstand, at three tomorrow? - Okay.
I once read that a swan pecked a woman to death with his beak.
Do you think it's true?
You know that swans are very cruel.
It's strange, though, that anything so beautiful can be so cruel.
No, not a bit strange.
Do you believe in getting married to someone who's condemned to death?
What a question!
I think it's foolish, letting prisoners get married.
Do you want some?
No, it makes you thirsty.
I always imagined that when I grew up I was going to live in a great big house,
and devote my whole life to one man.
Isn't that what you've done?
In a way, it is.
Well, I'm going now.
Going where? - Oh, window-shopping.
He'll follow you...
I bet you he won't. - You'll see.
Miss... Thank you.
What's your name?
Thank you so much.
For what?
I didn't know quite how I should speak to you, but you've done it for me.
Did I speak to you?
You did.
Are you sure?
Well, reasonably sure, yes.
And just what did I say?
"What's your name"?
Elisabeth.
Is anything troubling you? - No.
Do you want some water?
No, no.
There's no point in getting yourself upset
because some woman says "What's your name?"
Giovanni.
Have you been here very long?
No, I just got here.
You sure have a pretty weird climate.
Sunshine, rain, more rain, sunshine! It's not much fun.
You know, in winter, it often gets below zero.
But it's great anyway, with ice and snow and stuff.
Really?
You still haven't told me your name.
Cecile. What's yours? Jojo?
No. It's George.
I wanted to be a conductor when I was little.
I always conducted in front of my radio, when there was music on.
Why don't you take up music instead?
Oh, because my parents think it's a waste of time.
Do you have any plans for later on?
You can't keep working forever in a kitchen.
No, but for right now, I want to buy myself a new bike.
But after I've finished training, I'm going to leave.
For where?
I don't know where, but I'm going to go.
I wouldn't mind a coffee.
If you like.
There, you see? See that one there, the green one, five hundred CC?
It's got three cylinders, three carburators, disc-brakes and all.
She really zips along.
She ought to do two hundred to two twenty!
Is that the one you want?
No, that one's way too expensive.
No, I'm more for the three fifty. You see, the red one there?
She's okay, eh?
So will I see you tonight after work?
No. I promised I'd go to the cinema with my mother.
Tomorrow, if you like.
Okay.-
Hey... Look under your door tonight when you come in.
Why?
Look, you'll see.
"If I loved you, and you loved me... would I ever love you! Jojo"
Hey, have you seen my red shirt?
No, I don't even know what you're talking about.
Hey, Alain!
The red shirt with the flowers.
Sorry, mate, never heard of it. Under all that crap, maybe?
Hey, what about me?
Relax. I need a break.
Oh, you men!
You know, my stomach's all tied up in knots.
I don't know why. Maybe I had too much to eat.
Listen, all you need is a slug of brandy.
Marie-Therese, I want you to meet my friend George.
Pleased to meet you.
What's with this one?
Is expected to turn to light showers by early afternoon..."
Hey, get a move on, eh?
Clear skies later in the day, and the outlook
for the next few days is generally..."
It's like two statues who want to talk to each other
but don't only because they haven't got the nerve to speak.
Surely, you must think this is my usual way of starting a conversation.
No.
What do you think?
I'm sure the exact opposite is true. - Really?
Right you are too!
I'm very timid and extremely serious. - Oh...
Yes!
It's the first thing you notice.
I should hope so.
How many women have you approached in your life? Thousands, I should think.
Well, you're the first man whom I've approached.
That's for sure!
Oh, how would you know?
The women who do talk to you never go about it that way.
In what way?
They ask you for directions or a lost bag...
or for a match.
Good bye.
It's been good talking to you. Have a good holiday.
Wait!
You'd think you knew everything there was
to know about me... except one thing.
What's that?
It's that you're the only reason I'm here.
Good bye.
Dimitri just arrived!
Dimitri?
The one I told you about. The decorator who's a medium.
It wouldn't tempt you to come to a seance tonight, at my place, would it?
I mean if you've never experienced it, it's time you did, eh?
Have fun, you're on holidays!
See to it that you touch fingers.
Your thumbs should touch as well.
Now concentrate, all of you.
Is the spirit with us?
Concentrate. Answer, spirit!
There's a good deal of doubt in someone's mind.
That'd be me.
Oh! Well then, if you've no objections, shall we attempt an experiment?
I'll ask the table a question to which only you know the answer.
What is your question?
Some... someone's name, let's say.
Whose name is it?
A person whom I've just met.
Let us continue. You will all please concentrate.
Spirit, tell me. With what letter does the name begin?
A..B..C..D..E..F..G...
The name begins with a G.
Yes, but how did you know?
The table stopped at the seventh rap. Let's continue.
Tell us, spirit, if you will, the next letter.
A..B..C..D..E..F..G..H..l...
It would seem is the next letter.
G..l...
Excuse me, I'd rather not go on.
Not many first names start with "Gi". I wouldn't mind finding out.
Giselle?
Gilbert?
Ginny? - Gillian?
If you ask for the next letter, will the spirit tell us?
No, it's too late. If you'd like to take her place we'll have a full circle.
Any question the spirit could answer?
Let's call upon Edith.
Yes, if you like. Concentrate!
Edith, can you hear me? Will you come to us, Edith?
Make your presence felt among us, Edith!
Ah, did you sleep late this morning?
Sorry, I had work to do.
Will you join me for a stroll?
No thanks, I find it pleasant here.
Ah, may I, then?
What is it you do when you work?
Oh, it'd take me years to describe.
Are you rich?
No, although I'm not poor.
It's curious.
What's curious?
You're young and personable. Not a bad specimen.
What are you doing in a health resort without friends or family for company?
You're all alone. I don't see why!
I told you that I'm here on account of you.
I'm no profession.
No... you're a passion.
As Latin as your name.
A man has no control over that.
At the moment, my heart is in Vittel. Where's yours?
Oh, here and there.
Pardon me, Ma'am, is your name Elisabeth?
Yes.
You're wanted on the phone.
What?
Yes, there's a phone call for you. Inside, please.
But...
Hello. Who is it? Hello?
I have a long distance call for you. Hold on, please.
Long distance?
Elisabeth, it's me. I had to leave suddenly.
But... but where are you?
I'm far away now, but there's something I want you to know.
You're tender, tragic, as fascinating as a dream.
The last few days we've spent together have been exciting, bewitching.
You're beyond compare, unforgettable.
I never thought it could happen to me but you've made my life a...
Hello? Hello?
Hello! We've been cut off! - Not from this end!
Oh... but how would he have known that I was here?
Who told him? Did... did he say where he was?
I'm sorry, Ma'am, I don't know. Paulette answered the phone.
Paulette? Who's Paulette?
Why, I'm Paulette, Madame.
Well?
Well, the person told me that...
that I would see a woman in white in the street.
Her name was Elisabeth, that I should get you and I
told him right away, it seemed a little strange.
That's absurd! Why it's the most absurd thing that could happen!
Why would he leave like that?
But how should we know, Miss?
We're sorry if it's upset you, believe me.
Oh. How much do I owe you?
Well, nothing, nothing at all.
I hope it wasn't bad news?
No, no, thank you.
Would you like a drink?
You've been running hard.
Yes, I wanted to get here as soon as possible.
You must have come a long distance.
No, no, down the block.
Now look, whenever you want to go, please
do, I don't see how it concerns me.
Go, go, go... why should I keep going?
When just for once, I feel like staying. Would you mind letting me?
Are you leaving in search of something or to run away?
I don't know.
May I help you?
One bottle of very dry white wine, please.
Well chilled, with two glasses.
Yes, sir.
Paulette? - Yes?
If anyone should phone, will you tell them I'm not here?
But where will you be then?
Out of the country... to join that gentleman who called me.
I wish you wouldn't ask any more questions now.
After all, you're only here a week or two, at the most.
And anyway, as soon as it's over, you'll be going home.
You see? Why are you wasting your time by asking,
"Who are you? What do you do? How do you live?"
A man who doesn't like to talk about himself is a rarity!
But questions like that are of no importance.
What is important?
Well, things like what we're going to do tonight.
Ah! So where are you taking me?
Oh, if we knew that already it wouldn't be worth going!
Terribly sorry, Madam.
No harm done.
Marcel!
As polite as polite can be, eh?
What time is it?
Half past four.
Oh dear, I've got to be going. See you tonight.
How would you know the time? You don't wear a watch!
Who told you I knew what time it was?
No, no, the whisky is for me. Thank you.
That's right, the tea is for me. Thank you.
Hey... the champagne? Well, get moving. Three champagnes.
Evening, ladies.
Good evening, sir.
May I have the pleasure of offering you a little something?
Why something "little"?
In that case, maybe you'd like a large cognac? A double whisky?
Oh, I never drink alcohol!
A large orange juice, perhaps?
Nor am I allowed sugar.
Ah. A cigarette?
With pleasure.
They're filters.
Do you have a light? Why yes, of course.
There. There!
Thank you for your little something.
My little sister. - Delighted.
Good evening, little man.
If we're going on that trip, you should get to bed. The tour leaves early.
Will you wake me? - Yes, dear.
Just a minute.
Cecile...
Where are you going?
How about a drink? - No, I don't want anything.
Did anyone die? - I don't know.
Cecile...
I want to go to bed now.
Tomorrow, we're leaving early on a bus tour.
I'll meet you here tomorrow night?
Or outside the hotel... because of the boss.
Okay, Jo, see you tomorrow night.
Five sixty nine, please.
And what do you call that?
I'm sending you my love in Morse Code.
But just where are we?
Here.
There's nothing weird about you!
I'm reminded of an old line I'm very fond of... a phrase.
It was a title, I think, of a film, or a song. I don't remember.
How does it go?
"You worry me so tonight".
You have such a fragile neck.
Every woman has one feature that's fragile.
That doesn't worry me.
Oh, my no... Ah, it doesn't worry me at all, no, not at all!
And what if I were a strangler?
I wouldn't worry.
There's nothing weird about you!
No, don't turn off the lights!
Why did you get married?
Well, why does anyone get married?
I mean, why did you marry him?
I wouldn't complain about it... without him you wouldn't be here.
Oh, I'm not complaining.
You know when I was your age the world was quite a different place.
It was a girl's duty to marry.
And marry you did. My mother raised me with
one single goal... to see I was married off.
And your father?
His daughter was the least of his worries.
He organized the house, told us how he wanted
things run, and back he went to his own affairs.
A bit like Dad is today.
Your father!
You know your father was the first man who ever took me to the cinema?
That counts.
He actually persuaded Mother to let me date at your age.
So we went to the cinema - he always bought me chocolate covered ice creams.
I thought we'd go to cinema every night if I'd only get married to him.
And even that life would be like a film.
A lot of films end unhappily though.
You mean with a wedding? True.
Have you had any lovers?
That's a question you'd never have dreamt of asking a year ago.
You didn't even answer!
Just what makes you think I'll reply?
Did I ever question you that way?
You look awfully tired this morning.
What nonsense!
If I were unhappy with someone, I think I'd want to leave.
Oh, I've thought about that.
Often?
It occurs to every woman.
But what was keeping you?
You were! - Me?
Why yes, you were there, my dear.
After all, I was busy with you, you know that!
If I had a child, I'd be able to raise him alone.
You think so!
I wouldn't be surprised if you marry like me: too soon... and too young.
Ladies, please! We're ready to go!
Evening, young man. - Good evening.
I've only got one more bottle.
If you see Roland, tell him to send me another case, eh?
Hi there. How's my Cecile? - Okay.
You know, Cecile, all those songs are so
beautifully sad. Like a downpour on a spring day.
Cecile, do you know why they call her "Edith"?
Because of Edith Piaf!
If she's up there listening now, I sure hope it amuses her.
Here's to you, little sparrow!
Just a teeny drop more, thank you.
What's the matter, Jojo? Haven't lost your way, have you?
No, no. Night, Ma'am.
Goodnight, Miss Edith. - Goodnight, Cecile.
Come on, let's not stay out the front.
Where are we going? - You'll see.
Wait. What are you running for? - Come on!
Maurice, please don't forget to switch off the ceiling lights!
So, how was the tour?
Oh you know, nothing special.
But the countryside made up for it.
The lakes, especially. I'm sure there are creatures like us on the bottom,
and now and then they come up for air when nobody is looking.
No, I don't like lakes, I'll swim in anything but the lakes.
You know, I'm a little chilly. Could we get something hot to drink?
Yeah, sure, let's go.
I'll be there right away. Well, just long enough to say goodbye.
Oh, no, no, I won't have me nothing! By that I mean nothing.
Tea for two, eh? Well, that's just how I started, with tea for two.
We came here for tea, like you. That's when there were two of us.
But then, one day I found myself all alone in front of my teacup.
And so for a change, I had me a chaser.
Then two... then three... I'm a regular
chaser addict by now. I'm hooked on chasers!
Go on, give your girl a kiss. Nothing else counts.
Except for drinking your tea. Tea cools off fast, you know.
I wish I'd brought you to a quieter place.
We could always go to the bottom of a lake.
Hmm... Come on.
Did your mother say how late you could stay out, eh?
But I didn't tell mother I was going out.
Common!
A drop of champagne?
Farewell, Vittel!
Look!
Farewell, Vittel! Vittel, Vittel, Vittel! There!
Ah... your glass, here!
Have you had many lovers?
What?
Have you had many lovers?
That's a question everybody asks me these days.
I already told you what a serious person I am.
Sure. And very timid. - Right. Very timid.
Just how timid, though?
Let me think about that.
Why did you bring me here?
Because I love the sound of it.
It reminds me of the first girl that I ever kissed.
Not the operator's daughter? - No.
She lived for going to the movies and was as broke as I was.
So we listened to our films outside the projection booth.
It sounds like a grand romance. - It was.
The first one. - Ah...
Common!
Are we going to your place tonight?
And my question?
What question?
I asked if you've had many lovers.
What a question!
More, thank you!
Do you mind? - What?
My key.
Ah, but I thought you were... - What's that?
Goodnight, Madame Dellarue. - Delerue.
Oh yes, that's right, with an accent.
Delerue, Delerue, Dellarue...
There's nothing quite like a man.
More wine?
More... no more! Still more.
More? - Yes, go on!
Better? - More, more, more...
If you want it to spill... there! That'll bring you luck.
May I?
Come and have a look! Come on!
Want some water?
Where are we going?
Surprise!
Oh, we're going to a girlfriend's place.
Ready?
When Joan of Arc was a kid, she used to play here.
She and the other kids used to sing and dance on the grass there.
She was like the other girls.
I wonder if she flirted with the boys...
I've heard people say she had children.
This is the fountain of miracles.
It's supposed to cure fever and all sorts of illnesses.
Here, drink some, you'll see.
Well? - It wasn't bad.
Kay?
There, that's a nice place.
Have you ever slept with a guy?
Ah, that's no business of yours!
I was just wondering.
What do you think?
Well, a girl in Paris has more chances than out here.
No, even less, because here there's the woods, the fields, the outdoors.
You see, in Paris, you can never be alone.
So, you think that I've already slept with a boy?
Yes.
Well, that's where you're wrong.
I decided not to make love before I was fifteen.
And when's your birthday?
The day after tomorrow.
One. Two. Not so fast. Two. Three.
Is the little fellow making any progress?
He's learning, but he's got to pay more attention.
You're so patient with him. Learning to swim is so important.
I wish I'd learned to swim as a child.
Do you think it's too late for me to learn?...
Are you afraid of me?
A bit.
There must be some reason.
No.
I thought with someone like you it would be worth the trouble.
It may not last long, but it'd be worth trying.
Trying what?
It's how long it lasts that's the problem.
I don't know. For a week, for a month, for a year... then what? Then what?
It'd be nice knowing in advance how much longer such things go on.
Yet, somehow, I don't think I could bear knowing.
It's true... It's easier not to.
It often seems as though what's going on is already in the past...
and you're only a sort of a dream.
A pleasant dream?
I'll know when it's over.
The table back there.
We'd like two hot chocolates, please.
I don't mind the rain. It sort of washes away all the worst things...
everything nasty and unpleasant, everything impure.
All that's dirty... even people's sins.
Does sin exist for you?
No, I'm not speaking about sin in a religious sense,
but all that's false, all that's evil.
Thank you. - Thank you.
You know whatever we do, we mustn't lie to each other.
I keep hearing my mother and my father as well as the others
telling one lie after another to cause pain,
or maybe pleasure.
I hope we don't start doing the same thing.
Don't say any more now.
Did you feel it?
Yeah. It was as if you... you flew right into my head.
And I'm never leaving.
Thank you.
It must be five o'clock already. I've got to go to work.
At the lake tomorrow, around there? - Okay.
What's that?
Ah, there he is!
Careful, Peewee, careful!
Easy does it.
That's my boy!
That's the way.
Oh no!
It's alright, son.
It's not so bad.
Good boy. Now sing us a song, Francois.
Oh Peewee, give us a song! Don't be silly! Give us a song!
"Alouette, gentille allouette...
Alouette, je te plumerai"... Got a sore throat.
As shy as his mother is! - Shy, sure! He's lazy!
Your turn, Papa, you sing one.
The Neopolitan one. A Neopolitan song! - A Neopolitan one? Let's see.
He's got a sore throat too.
Well, I better be getting back to the hotel.
It takes me two minutes on the bike.
If it were up to me, you still wouldn't have that bike!
Jojo, put your helmet on!
And take your time, eh?
What are you fishing for? - Oh, I'm not fishing.
The place is calm, that's why I come here.
And when I want to have a quiet day, without my wife.
What does she say when you come back empty-handed?
- Oh, she hates fish anyway!
That was putrid! Too putrid for words! Not even fresh!
Oh well, I'm fed up anyway, I'm sick and tired...
Needs more kirsch on it. Sprinkle a little more on.
- That's what I thought. A little more kirsch.
It's for the newcomers. That's enough - don't over do it!
Oh, as if I cared! I'm fed up with it all.
Is that for me?
I'll be right back, Madam. - Of course, thank you.
Here we are. Our specialty.
Thank you.
Ein moment.
Danke schon. - Guten nacht.
You're a little too familiar there...
Good evening. - Good evening, Madam.
Psst! Hey, Cecile!
You scared me! What are you doing here?
Waiting for you, that's all.
So, you were spying?
No, I just wanted to see you once at least today.
Why didn't you meet me at the lake?
Because I was busy.
And you, why didn't you meet me tonight?
Because I was busy.
Well, there you are. Yesterday it was so beautiful.
Now today, we're like everyone else.
Let's forget it, Jo.
I really am glad that you're here.
Me too.
You're trembling?
No, just cold.
That better?
Yes.
Your father really is a carpenter?
No, a cabinet maker.
He does woodcarving for handmade furniture.
Can we go there some night?
We'll go there one night.
Go on, don't be afraid.
I love the smell of wood.
What I like best is the smell of varnish.
See, my father is a nut about boxing.
Here, look, Cecile.
What is it?
It's the insect collection I made when I was twelve.
Belongs to my brother now. You know, Francois.
I loved doing it. It's fun hunting for grasshoppers, and crickets and all that.
Here, look at this one. See? It's a cicada.
Imagine finding a cicada this far north.
The teacher never did believe I found it.
What kind is this one?
Careful, that one is fragile. That's a wood cricket.
That's funny, it looks like a bulldozer.
Common.
You mean your father makes coffins too?
Well, sure, whenever someone dies.
But does he get them ready too?
No, no!
Don't they have quilting inside some coffins?
Yeah, the expensive ones are padded. Of course they're more expensive.
Some even have silver handles on the outside.
Would you be afraid to die now?
What makes you think I'll die before you will, eh?
I was just curious, that's all.
Well, would you be afraid?
Yes. No. Oh, I'll have to see.
It's somehow inconceivable that life could continue without me.
I'd always be thinking of you.
I'd always see you getting furious at me because I made you drop your pastry!
I wouldn't believe you were dead.
What is it?
Breakfast, Madam.
Just a second please.
Come in.
Morning, Madame. - Good morning.
Did you order for two?
Yes, of course I did.
Didn't it shock them at all?
No, that's what the posters say: the air of Vittel improves the appetite!
I appreciate a woman who cares about her breakfast.
Do you?
- Yes. They've actually become quite rare.
Yes? Hello... Hello?
Hello? I'm terribly sorry, but I was anxious to hear your voice.
I don't even know what time it is.
Ten o'clock. - Ten o'clock or so.
Ten! Please forgive me, I couldn't help calling you.
But don't be sorry. How have you been? How's everything?
Oh fine, just fine. Forgive me for waking you.
Go back to sleep, I'll see you soon, dear.
Yes. Goodbye.
Say I were to abandon the whole works... to go away with you?
I haven't asked you to.
You could've, though!
What would your answer have been?
How about asking me?
Are you sure you want me to?
But whose question is it: yours or mine?
Nobody's... if nobody asks it.
Nobody gets any answers then, I'm afraid.
Yes, Who is it?
- It's me. I thought I'd have breakfast with you.
Just a second, sweetheart!
Come in, it's alright.
Am I disturbing you? - No, absolutely not!
Morning, dear. Did you sleep well?
Sit down, over here. You want something to eat? Coffee?
No, I think I should... - No, perhaps I should order something for you.
May I borrow your mascara?
My--. my what?
I'll return it later, alright?
I'll be going now.
Why do you want to borrow my mascara? 'Cause tomorrow's my birthday.
Come on. - You stay there, girls.
I don't know why, but my stomach hurts.
You're not pregnant, are you?
No. It was last night, too much whisky, I guess.
On account of Alain. You'd think I was his property.
He barks at me like we were married. This is my revenge.
But you're the one who'll be hurt.
Yeah, I'm stupid, I know.
You shouldn't get so upset.
Hey, come on, girls! - Look! Here they come!
Haha! Let's go, eh?
- Come on, everybody out! End of the line!
Common, get a move on. You need a run, kid!
- Careful! I almost fell!
Has your daughter been enjoying her holiday?
Yes. She has a boyfriend, like me.
Why can't you ever be satisfied to take your pleasures as they come?
Isn't that what I do? - No.
There's something in your laugh, something in the way you make love
that tells me you're thinking of tomorrow or yesterday.
Mostly of tomorrow.
You don't love me.
How would you know?
Well, Dad, I guess I better go.
Say, Jojo...
I put the money down for your bike.
You haven't kept up with the rest though, eh?
I... I thought about it, only I forgot.
What is this: you forgot, you forgot, huh?
You just better take care of the payment, son. I promised.
Can't have folks saying around town that we don't pay our debts.
What is it, my boy? Eh? Tell me. Are you in love?
Yeah.
You're a lucky lad.
The first time I was in love I was just about your age.
I used to come in at five in the morning.
I'd run into your grandfather getting up for work.
He'd pour us a cup of hot coffee...
I remember, he'd say, "Drink it, son, it's good for you."
Marvelous!
Run along, son.
And remember to make that payment, son! - Okay.
And put on your helmet! - Okay!
Jo... put on your helmet! - You put on your seat belt!
Ah, lousy cheap cognac. Oh, why do I go on?
Guten tag! - Lass die hande...
We sent up a small tray with some bouillon, some
salad: that should be enough, shouldn't it?
Yes, I'm sure she's just a bit over-tired.
- Of course.
It's the fresh air, new surroundings.
She'll be alright for her birthday tomorrow.
Oh, that's right, tomorrow is her birthday. I almost forgot.
We'll ask the Chef to make a surprise. How about a chocolate cake?
Fine.
Good. From the looks of it, you're alone, so I'll have lunch with you.
Alain, bring me the usual.
Of course, Miss Edith.
Would you believe that last night, Dimitri
invited me to go out to the Casino with him?
I accepted, of course. What are you... oh you mustn't drink that!
Alain! Throw that out and bring me a bottle of Bordeaux. Mine!
Let's see, where was I? Ah, I was telling you...
We did a little gambling, had a drink or two, all that.
It was a super evening!
You've no idea how long it is since I've been outwith a man anywhere near him.
Refined and genteel, distinguished.
And you know what? He brought me home at three in the morning, it was too much!
Ah, there's our Bordeaux. You do like Bordeaux? - Oh, I do, yes.
Wait till you taste this one! It's from my own cellar!
Thank you.
Cheers!
Good, eh? - Lovely.
When I got back, do you know I had an attack, right on the spot?
The bronchials!
But you know when I was on tour, I always wore
the old mink when I went out, even in summer!
I mean you've got to watch it with your voice.
- Oh yes, of course you do.
You know, Alain, you don't look at all well.
Your mother will say I'm working you too hard again.
Men are everything. They're all that count for me.
Next to my mother. I mean it!
Quite a wine, eh?
Cheers!
To you.
It's tomorrow, I heard her say tomorrow.
You sure? - Positive. She'll be fifteen tomorrow.
Mmm! Terrific!
If your Highnesses need anything, just holler!
If I'd indulged in one tenth the horsing around
at the Ritz, I wouldn't have lasted two seconds!
Fatso!
The smoke too much for you, Fatso? - Will you light my cigar too, eh?
Hey, what do you say?
What is it?
I brought the beer... Uh... I was told to take it up to... uh...
Ah, well, come in, then.
Go ahead.
It's the first time I've seen you here.
I'm filling in for someone. - Ah.
The regular waiter has tonsillitis. - Oh!
It's that serious! Will they operate?
Oh yeah. Uh, no! Actually, it's a bad toothache.
Yeah, it's an awful bad toothache.
Alright?
Mother... - Yes.
Will you get me a drink, please?
Don't tell me you drink beer now!
Now and then.
Well, I guess I better go then.
What's your name, young man?
George.
George. Nice name, George.
Oh no, that, that is the bathroom. That's the way out.
Excuse me!
My big little girl.
Drink it.
You know...
I think that I'm in love
Well, I'm pretty soft on Claudine too.
She may not have the looks to take any prizes.
No, but she's lots of fun.
Besides, I love the smell of her.
You know, I was always touchy about scents, and she always smells good.
She's not a bad gal, eh?
Okay, let's go. GUYS
Get you! We've been here for an hour.
Didn't Cecile come along?
Cool it, kid.
Are we going to the farm then? - Yeah.
Mmm, you're right. She does smell good!
Yes, it's me, Dad.
How's my little girl? I didn't wake you, did I?
No, I was just finishing my breakfast.
I tried to get your mother, but she's gone out already.
I'm calling to wish you a happy birthday, sweetheart.
- Thank you, Dad!
When are you coming?
Look, I'll do my best to get there next weekend. Lots of love.
You too. Goodbye, Dad.
You won't be invited to my daughter's birthday party.
I thought it was best. - Yes, it would be best.
Listen to me, I was more than lucky to have known you.
I've never been quite so happy. Really happy.
But?
I was waiting for you to ask a bit more of me, perhaps.
You would have said no.
Who knows.
I'm leaving tomorrow.
I know that.
Who told you?
I only have to look at you.
You're a man who's always leaving anyway.
Didn't you tell me that?
Yes.
Tomorrow, or a little bit later.
Nothing will change.
No, it's just fine that way.
Have to order some more of that one.
How do you like this weather, eh? - Yeah, we never had it so good.
Hello. - Hello.
Afternoon. - Good afternoon.
Well? Do you feel better? - Yes, the rest did me good.
It was really great of you to come.
Well, what do you expect?
Ah, let's sit there in the sun. It's nice.
So, I guess today's the day!
Today's what day?
Well, today you're fifteen!
So what?
Oh, nothing.
Here, I... I have a little present for you.
How thoughtful of you.
I'm turning my back only because I don't want you to see the look on my face.
Oh, you're so nice!
I want to pin it on now.
I'll show you. Just a second.
It came loose.
Here you are. - Thanks.
So, will we see you tonight?
No, the birthday dinner is set for tonight.
Tomorrow, then?
Tomorrow we're leaving.
What?
Yes, my mother decided to go home sooner.
But I thought...
You know, I'm sad, Jo.
But what are we going to do?
Will you write? Will I ever see you?
I've got to go now.
Thanks for all you've done.
Will you think of me?
Yes.
I've got to go to work.
Jo! Put your helmet on.
I'm so proud of myself. It's a delightful little bouquet!
I do have a knack for floral arrangement.
There'll be fifteen candles for her too!
Oh no, you shouldn't!
Oh, at her age, you don't worry about the number!
You wouldn't like a bit of brandy, would you?
- I would, yes.
Where's he gone to?
Say, bring us two... two brandies, eh?
Well, here's the birthday girl!
Where'd you get the long face?
Is it because you're a year older?
Hello.
Where did you get that horrid little bug?
I think it's very pretty.
You do?
It's original.
Ah! It's Giovanni, an old friend of mine.
He's one of our regulars.
I know, whenever you're down in the dumps,
A smooth dancer. One of my favorites!
And what does he do? - I've never known.
Well, come on!
You old pirate, you! - Hello.
Giovanni, Mrs Delerue and her daughter, Cecile.
When you come to mother Edith, there's always something wrong.
I wanted to say goodbye. I'm leaving tomorrow.
Oh! Well that calls for a drink! Hm?
A birthday. A goodbye.
Our little girl turns fifteen tomorrow!
Say, give us a bit of champagne! The one under the counter.
You have a lovely daughter.
- Hey, hey, hey! They're delicate at fifteen - too young for you.
Now then... that's enough nonsense! Pass me the bottle, will you?
I hope it's properly chilled.
No, I'll take care of that. If anything will shake us up, it's champagne.
I keep it on ice.
Fine, thanks.
Come on! What are you waiting for?
Ah, about time I had a pick-me-up. There!
Here's to your birthday!
And to a nob voyage! Ahh... you're lucky you're able to go.
I wish I could pack up and leave like that!
Know where you're headed for?
Vaguely-
I know you, you're not much of an adventurer, are you?
But you'll wind up just like me and throw in the towel. Old age.
Not bad, eh?
Ciao.
An hour before the train leaves. Lots of time.
Yes?
Yes. Our bags are ready if you'll send someone to get them.
Yes, Ma'am. - Thank you.
I doubt if we'll come back here next summer though.
Ah, the same old thing. It never seems to fail.
It's impossible to shut the suitcase and when I came it was half empty.
Haven't bought a thing either!
Oh, you've got to say goodbye to Edith, eh?
Yes? Come in!
Will you please take my baggage down to the lobby... and those too.
Thank you.
Do you mind, dear?
Is that all? - Yes, that's all.
Very good, Ma'am.
Wait! Have I forgotten anything?
No, I don't think so.
Let's go, dear.