The Lady Without Camelias Page #3

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He came to the shop, I was serving a lady

a black and grey textile print.

I told you about it, I think.

Gianni came in and said:

"Do you want to do cinema?

You have to decide now, we cannot wait."

- It worked out well for you.

- Yes, it did.

It will for you too.

Tell him to wait.

Do you remember what that actress did

with her boyfriend - Jean Simmons?

A trial year. He in America,

she in England, without seeing each other.

Gianni would go crazy.

Signorina, if somebody comes,

shall I have them wait?

No one should be coming,

I'm eating out.

Come with me.

We'll go to Gianni,

and I'll tell him about Jean Simmons!

No, I need to take

some photos to the agent.

Good day, signorina.

They're waiting for you.

- Good day.

- There's a surprise for you!

Really?

- Mother!

- Clara!

- My dear...

- Father! You didn't tell me!

But you've done everything

without telling us either!

Our daughter is getting married

and we know nothing about it.

It's nice you're famous, and

stand on your own, but...

- I told them. You mind?

- But nothing's settled yet.

On the contrary, I came to tell you that...

Isn't she lovely? A little thin though.

But she's well!

He's the one who's not well.

He's been in bed for a month.

- Why didn't you write to me?

- He didn't want to.

He couldn't even get out of bed.

The doctor said he shouldn't go

back to work for at least two months.

Thank goodness your cheque came.

It was really providential.

Oh, let her be, Olga.

Why are you saying these things?

- Are you well now, father?

- Yes, I'm fine.

- She exaggerates, you know how she is.

- No, I don't exaggerate. The doctor said it.

I'm happy you're marrying.

Because cinema may be great, but...

It's like any job, no different.

Maybe! But I'm happier

to know you're settled.

I told your parents also

to have their approval.

Naturally.

- Excuse me.

- Do you remember Clara's parents?

- From Milan...

- Of course! Welcome.

- Thank you.

- Good day.

- What's wrong with her?

- She should be happy.

In a year this little face

will be famous all over the world!

She'll be worth a minimum of 80 million.

- She should be really happy!

- Yes.

Look here. Telegrams, newspapers,

they're all talking about her.

- What's wrong with you today?

- We're getting married.

What?

We live far away, it's nice to know

she's with somebody and not alone.

Mama, please.

Do you want us all to start crying?

I've never had much luck in life.

At least you're very lucky.

- Good evening, signori.

- Good evening, Remo.

Are the ladies home?

Signor Consul, the mother is upstairs

and signorina Simonetta is in the studio.

Look.

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