Shanghai Page #3

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Nazis, Japanese imperialists, the Triads, Kempeitai.

They were all connected.

Any of them could have killed Conner.

I had to get in between them.

It was like being a worm,

working your way into a rotten apple.

Please tell me you're not politicians or diplomats.

If you are a politician or a diplomat,

it doesn't matter how beautiful or charming you are...

...I just cannot talk to you,

I couldn't bear it.

I'm afraid they can't speak a word of English,

Mr. Soames.

No?

Let me introduce you properly.

These are my cousins Shin Shin and Lili.

And this is my friend Captain Tanaka...

...a politician and a diplomat, I'm afraid.

Captain, it's a pleasure to meet you.

I hope I didn't offend you, sir.

If there's anything else you'd like to ask the girls...

...I'd be happy to translate.

Well, now that I know you're related to them,

I don't think that would be such a good idea.

Excuse me.

Captain.

Japan is as deserving of an empire in the East...

...as Germany is of an empire in the West.

So...

...how does a writer for the Shanghai Herald

get asked to the German Consulate?

Some friends invited me.

Well, the truth is I'm only friends

with the lonely-looking frulein in the black dress.

Oh, I see.

A toast to the Emperor...

..and the Fuhrer!

Honorable men all.

May they rot in hell.

And now, some music.

Anna!

I'm sorry I'm late.

My appointments ran late.

That's okay.

Darling, this is my friend, Paul Soames.

My wife Anna.

How do you do?

It's a pleasure to meet you.

What did you decide?

I thought we'd take them to the fashion show

at the Casino.

So...

...how do you know my husband?

Actually we just met.

Oh, I thought you were old friends.

It certainly feels that way.

Shall I get you something to drink?

I'd like to dance before I do anything else.

Will you dance with me, darling?

You should ask Mr. Soames.

Mr. Soames?

I'd be delighted.

Thank you, Anthony.

You're welcome.

My husband doesn't always trust people

he's just met.

How did you charm him so quickly?

He and his cousins

just seemed like the most interesting

people here tonight.

They're not his cousins.

No?

They're his mistresses.

Anthony doesn't know I gamble.

He'd be very upset if he found out.

I have no intention of telling him.

Good. Thank you.

I like secrets. I collect them.

Fascinating.

Why were you following me at the casino?

I had no idea you were married.

And who was your friend with the cigarette case?

A question for a question.

Well, it's like poker.

You have to pay to see my hand.

What game are we playing, Mr. Soames?

Paul.

Leni. I thought you'd left.

No, no, no.

Leni Mueller, this is Mrs. Anthony Lan-Ting.

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