Dracula Page #5

- But she took it so calmly, it worries me.

I'm afraid there are more urgent things

to worry about.

Those marks on her neck,

when did they first appear?

I noticed them first

shortly after she became ill.

I asked her. She told me

she thought she had been stung.

MINA:
It's quite possible.

Dr. Seward said she needs fresh air.

Her windows are open all the time.

Between the hours of sunset and sunrise...

...all the windows in her room,

with the exception of a small fanlight...

...must be kept shut.

HELSING:
Mrs. Holmwood,

you called me in for a second opinion.

If I am to help your sister-in-law, there are

certain things you must do to help me...

...however unorthodox they may appear.

- Yes, I know, but...

If you love Miss Lucy,

be guided by me, I beg you.

I'll do anything to make her well again.

You must get some garlic flowers,

as many as you can.

Place them by her windows, her door,

and by her bedside.

They may be taken out during the day,

but under no circumstances...

...even if the patient implores you,

must they be removed at night.

I cannot impress upon you how important

it is that you obey my instructions.

Do exactly as I say

and we may be able to save her.

If you don't, she will die.

I'll be here in the morning.

[Lucy moaning]

[Frantic instrumental music]

GERDA:
Heavens, child! What is it?

These flowers, I can't stand them!

They do smell strong,

but Mrs. Holmwood said...

I don't care what she said!

Please, take them away!

Please, Gerda, they stifle me.

All right, miss, I'll take them out.

And the windows,

you'll open the windows?

Yes, Miss Lucy, if that's what you want.

I'll come back for the rest.

[Foreboding instrumental music]

There was nothing I could do to save her.

SEWARD:
Doctor...

HELSING:
Mrs. Holmwood,

did you do as I told you?

She did. And you have seen the result.

Please, sir. Excuse me, sir.

It was all my fault.

She couldn't breathe. She looked so ill.

She begged me to open the windows

and throw away the plants.

I know you told me not to, ma'am, but...

What time was this?

About midnight.

GERDA:
I heard a noise...

ARTHUR:
Okay, Gerda...

...you may go now.

- Yes, thank you, sir.

I am so sorry, sir.

Whatever happened, all I know is

that you have brought us nothing but grief.

First Jonathan, and now Lucy.

Whoever you are, whatever your motives,

please go and leave us in peace.

Mr. Holmwood, when I told you

about Jonathan, I thought it best...

...to spare the details of the dreadful

circumstances in which he died.

But the tragic death of your sister

is so closely linked with his...

...that I think

you should now know the truth.

I can't expect you to believe me,

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