The Duke of Burgundy Page #4

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And one thing I forgot to write -

don't talk about it.

- Just surprise me.

- I know, I know.

Well, you were a bit slow

to surprise me last time.

Well, it's not a surprise

if you're expecting it, is it?

I know, but... what I mean by surprise

is within 24 hours.

But not in the first hour,

because that wouldn't be a surprise.

OK, OK.

And not in the last hour, either.

I'm just all frustrated by then.

So within 22 hours, then?

Yes.

Anything else?

No.

Come in.

It's all done.

You rinsed the soap off?

Let's see if you've done

your job properly.

What's this doing here?

How long do I have to stay

in here for?

For as long as I want.

Are you sure you're going to be OK?

Can you breathe in there?

Yes!

Pinastri.

Pinastri.

Pinastri!

- What happened?

- Nothing.

- Just a mosquito bite.

- Aw.

I told you,

it's more fun to sleep with me.

Maybe you can put me back in there,

but just don't tie me.

Come to bed.

'This is all I ever dreamed about.

'This is all I ever dreamed about.'

Pinastri.

Lie down.

Open your mouth.

- Try turning the tap on.

- Shh!

- Why did you write about mole crickets?

- Why not?

Such ugly things.

No wonder they hide

under the ground.

Ugly maybe,

but beautifully eloquent.

Aargh!

- Are you OK?

- OK. Just about.

It would just be nice

if you volunteered to rub my back.

Sorry.

I didn't know you needed anything.

Well, you can see

that I'm in pain.

Well, it's not exactly inspiring

to see you dressed like that.

Good thing you're not a doctor, then.

That's really some look

you have there

Even the tramps are less shabby.

I'm starting to wonder why I bothered

buying you a whole wardrobe.

I need an instruction manual to get

into half of the things you buy me.

I would just like to feel comfortable,

thank you very much.

This is giving me a headache.

You're not going to turn it off?

Did you ask me to?

How long

do I have to stay in here for?

For as long as I want.

Morning, Lorna.

Do you want to go with me

to the library?

Hmm...?

What time is it?

It's around two.

I thought we could also

have an ice cream after.

Hmm... Another time.

The Institute will close for winter

any day soon.

I know.

So you're not coming, then?

I need to sleep if you're going

to put me in the trunk tonight.

That's news to me.

It would be nice if you did it

without having to be asked.

There used to be a time when my body

would just repair itself overnight.

It's all downhill from now.

Don't be such a pessimist!

You have many, many years left in you.

Oh, that reminds me.

On the subject of getting old.

- I spoke to Lorna the other day.

- I don't know why you bother.

What's that miserable sow

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