Playing with Fire Page #3

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Behave yourself properly.

At least with him.

I'll do my best.

And do it well

if you don't want trouble.

Here's all that we know.

A non-existent kidnapping,

a huge ransom to be paid,

a secret appointment

at the most visible place in Paris.

And no specific threat?

No.

Then it's all a joke,

without a doubt.

But it's best to be careful, however.

You should place

Miss Carolina in a safe location.

No, I'd rather stay at home!

And safe here.

I'll get some Italian bodyguards.

- The house...

- Is the least secure of shelters,

It's obvious.

Given that the kidnappers

know you're here.

We must find a place

where nobody would think to look.

An insane asylum... a prison

a political party...

Or a brothel.

Just an idea!

I have a friend, completely trustworthy,

who runs a sort of...

Clinic.

A place of rest

for exhausted feminists.

It's... calm, discrete,

classy, you know.

Importantly, the bodyguards watch

always over the safety of the clients.

whom the director of the house

knows personally... and intimately.

Away from Carolina,

I wouldn't feel comfortable.

Naturally.

But it's not your

peace of mind that counts.

But the protection of her body.

Of her body...

It's important that

Carolina leaves immediately.

Erika my friend,

is right now in Paris

and could accompany her.

Is this place far from Paris?

No, not too far.

For extra precaution,

Carolina will dress as a man,

In one of your suits.

No, it would be too big.

Better one of mine.

By chance, I've one

in my suitcase.

Since I don't have time

to go home and change.

I understand that these

precautions will seem ridiculous,

But we can't risk anything,

when it's a matter,

not of saving a soul,

which can always be repaired

but that of a young body.

Yes, we must save her young body.

I hesitated at first.

I made some objections...

But finally I accepted.

Your empire, and the flesh

of your flesh... will perish.

- Can you give me a shirt, please?

- Yes, Maria.

This one here, Miss?

- Yes, Maria.

Come in.

- It's perfect.

- As if it were made for you.

I'm afraid the jacket

might not fit so well.

Matteo, would you call a taxi?

Sir doesn't take the car?

No.

I prefer a taxi.

We need a moustache.

Nothing easier.

Ah, a false one!

Naturally.

What'd we do without makeup?

- You didn't know?

- No.

Oh Miss, you look adorable.

- No, hands off, Maria.

If Matteo and the cat

don't satisfy you

I'll leave you Mr. Frantz!

Have fun.

Did you hear what Miss said?

Oh really...

Must I do everything myself?

I'll give you a hand!

Not now, it's not the time.

I feel embarrassed.

With the eyes of the public

staring at us.

- I'm used to it.

- But I'm not.

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