So Evil My Love Page #5

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and try not to worry about nothing.

Henry's a man.

He needs to be handled, that's all.

It's been a new life,

since you came here, Olivia.

Somebody to talk to,

and somebody that I can trust.

That's good.

You look wonderful.

Thanks to you.

Oh, madame.

Mr. Courtney would like to see you.

He's in the conservatory.

Thank you. Oh, Roger.

There will only be Mr. and Mrs. Courtney,

incidentally, I shall be part...

There'll also be Mrs. Courtney senior,

madame.

Antimony, isn't it?

How do you know?

We used it on the islands to kill insect.

Tarantulas mostly.

I have some experience with drugs.

Really?

Odd interest for a woman.

You sent for me?

Your report, please, Mrs. Harwood.

There's nothing to report.

Your wife's health is improving.

Her spirits are not what I would wish.

Susan needs to go out more.

To meet more people

It would do her good.

I'm not interested in social functions.

But you are interested in curing

your wife. Aren't you?

Mrs. Harwood,

you were engaged as a companion.

Not as a diagnostician.

Susan is a woman, Mr. Courtney.

I expect you think it trite

and foolish of us women

To want these things, but we do.

What women want is one thing.

What's good for them is another.

I'm sure you know best.

Thank you, so much.

Mark.

Olivia.

Oh! To be with you and to feel you close.

I'm alive again.

Has it been difficult?

Only because without you, I'm nothing.

You have changed a little.

Your eyes are bright and shining.

You're more beautiful than ever.

I changed, my darling,

the first moment I saw you.

I know that now.

Mark, I wish it were over.

Soon, very soon now.

A present from Courtney?

Uh huh. From his private garden.

I picked them myself.

With permission?

Without.

Oh.

Quite the mistress of the house already.

I should like to be.

Oh, it's a lovely house.

Tell me about Susan.

Did you manage to, uh...

Mark, tell me you like my dress.

I think it's lovely.

I changed for you.

You're a different person.

Absolutely transformed.

Susan gave it to me.

Gave you the money for it, you mean?

No, it's hers. She has no money of her own.

Only a small personal allowance.

Oh.

Oh, really?

Nothing else?

Nothing, except a few bonds.

Bonds? What are they?

Do you like my hat?

Why I adore it. It's lovely.

But about these bonds.

Exactly what are they?

They're kimberleys.

Several thousand pounds worth, I think

Negotiable?

Mark, I don't know about these things.

Well I do.

Bring them next time, will you?

Uh huh.

We'll celebrate our reunion.

Oh, Mark!

What about jewelry?

Trinkets, mostly. Lockets and pins.

And an emerald brooch I rather fancy myself.

No letter yet?

Letter? What letter?

Oh, now, Olivia. I asked you...

Ohhh!

Do you mean this?

Was it difficult?

Not very.

I told you she's a fool.

I'll post it on my way back.

No, no, no, not this one.

Copy.

A copy?

Surely the handwriting will be...

Will be identical.

I have a friend who's highly talented.

You leave it to me.

Mark, I don't understand.

Darling, you don't have to understand.

You don't have to understand anything

Except that I love you.

Oh, madame.

Mrs. Courtney has been asking for you.

I think you perhaps you'd better go up.

Thank you, Rogers.

Oh, Olivia, where have you been?

I needed you.

What is it?

Oh, I hate him! How I hate him!

Oh, really Susan.

I left Henry in a perfectly amiable mood.

What's happened to upset you?

Now stop sobbing and tell me.

He's had an attack.

The doctor's with him now.

But it wasn't my fault.

I couldn't help it.

Shhhh. Susan pull yourself together, now.

Pull yourself together.

It'll be quite all right.

Now, sit down here

Tell me all about it.

It was just after I came upstairs.

His mother had gone to her room

And he came in here. Put his arms around me.

And kissed me, and...

Well, go on.

I pushed him away.

And then suddenly,

He got red in the face

And had trouble breathing.

And he collapsed on the floor.

And I.. I.. I just stood there,

and I wished he would die.

Oh, nonsense, Susan.

You didn't wish anything of the kind.

You were just so terrified,

you didn't know what to do.

No. I wished he would die.

I still do.

Now listen, Susan...

Don't let anybody come in here.

Susan, Henry's asking for you.

He's very ill. Go to him.

But isn't the doctor in there?

Dr. Cunningham has gone.

Henry has dismissed him.

Is there anything I can do?

I'm not a nurse,

But I have some experience,

Especially in the case

of high blood pressure.

How do you know this is a case

of high blood pressure?

The symptoms are clear enough.

Come with me.

Cunningham gone? Is that fool gone?

Yes, Henry, he's gone.

Get pound. I told you to get pound.

I sent for him.

I asked for Susan. What's she doing here?

I think I can help. I have some medicine,

A drug we used in Jamaica

to relieve the heart.

You are not to doctor my son.

What is this drug?

Something the natives made up.

My husband said it resembled a german drug

That he knew about,

but was very much better.

Do you have some here?

Yes, in my room.

Get it.

Henry, I beg you not to do this.

You know what cunningham said.

Did he tell you?

No, but don't distress yourself.

He said we could never have a son.

You knew that, unless you marry again.

He said it was I, not she.

You understand? I not she.

He doesn't know. He can't know.

There's a french doctor near vichy.

I'm going to him as soon as I can get up.

I'll get dr. Pound.

Good morning, elsie.

Good morning, Mr. Courtney.

Good morning.

Mrs. Harwood.

Thank you for your aid last night.

No, not at all.

Your remedy was a great help.

Don't take it away.

Well, I hope you won't be needing it again.

I'm going to vichy, tonight.

I shall leave my wife in your care.

If you wish to go out occasionally,

both of you,

It may not do any great harm.

Thank you.

500 pounds, sir.

Thank you.

There's a ready Market for

kimberley shares, Mr. Bellis,

We'll shall be glad

to handle all you can provide.

It's quite possible my client will be

willing to dispose of more of them.

I shall be in touch with you.

Pardon my curiosity, sir, but

Can you now disclose your client's identity?

No, he still wishes to remain anonymous.

Financial reverses, you understand?

Good afternoon, smothers.

Good day, Mr. Bellis.

Do you see him?

No, not yet.

Olivia, are you sure he will come?

Well he wrote that he would.

I see no reason for him to change his mind.

There's edna louise.

Now she'll tell Henry that I've been here.

Oh, there's no need to worry.

Mrs. Harwood.

It is Mrs. Harwood, isn't it?

Don't you remember me?

Why, of course, Mr. Bellis.

We crossed together from Jamaica.

Yes, and you were so kind.

I have not had an opportunity

To express my thanks or my admiration.

How charming of you.

May I present Mr. Bellis.

Mrs. Courtney.

Mrs. Henry Courtney?

Do you know my husband?

Only in business.

We have certain mutual interests.

I trust they prosper?

Exceedingly, so far.

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