The Mad Genius Page #2

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I have no sentimental value.

For Nana's virtue, but ..

As it happens, she is reserved for Fedor.

Fedor?

Hmm.

He seems to like her, so I have

arranged that he shall have her.

Just as I've arranged that he should

have every other woman he wanted.

I don't understand you, Tsarakov.

My dear Count.

An artist must have his relaxation.

He must be inspired by

many beautiful women.

Nana! Your cue.

Don't stand around and gab. Your cue.

What an old wolf you are.

Suppose he falls in love with

one of those beautiful women?

For a man like you,

there is nothing wrong with it.

For an artist, it is fatal.

He must have his whole soul,

his whole being in his art.

Nothing else.

Nana seems to take up

a great deal of his time.

As long as he's happy, I'm satisfied.

Don't disturb him, my friend.

Then I suppose, I am just

to burn up with desire.

There are so many other

ladies, my dear Count.

To the devil with the other ladies.

That's exactly what I am suggesting.

But not Nana Carlova.

Fedor, please.

Let's go.

Good evening, Maestro.

You're a hard worker, huh?

Thanks.

You are new, aren't you?

I haven't seen you about.

What's your name?

Olga Chekova.

Ah.

You want to be a ballet dancer?

Yes.

Do you want to be a great ballet dancer?

Yes.

Come to my office. Three o'clock.

Oh no! What are you doing here?

Standing around?

Come back to your places. Quick!

We'll have to do it again.

What's the matter, Serge?

You look tired.

Oh ..

Nana .. you're the only

one that worries about me.

The others drive me crazy.

Look at them. Stepping on each

other's feet while they are dancing.

I'm going mad. I tell you,

I cannot stand it any longer.

Oh now, Serge. Don't take it so hard.

You'll be alright. I know you will.

Oh ..

My Nana.

Go on. Take your place.

Dancers .. one .. two.

Ivan.

Will you see me for a moment?

If it isn't taking up too

much of your time.

How can you treat me like this?

Aren't you human at all?

Is it impossible for you to forget that I

once took advantage of your propinquity?

You made me think you cared once.

If you hadn't done ..

I know. You never would have

made your first false step.

The music cue.

I know the truth now.

I meant no more to you than ..

Than that chair.

Well .. that was once a very

comfortable chair, probably.

And you could always

sit in the chair afterwards.

Come darling. Run away

or Serge will bite you.

No good! There is something wrong!

Oh, I can't stand it.

Hey!

What's the matter with you?

They are no good.

The whole morning, everyone

has done as they pleased.

Why, you fool. I've been

directing them myself.

They were working like the devil.

What's the matter with you? Are you crazy?

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