"In the Dark" "You'll need someone to help you." "I don't want a nurse's aid." "I'm not allowed." "I'll pay for it." " Don't bother." "It's not worth it." "You seem disappointed." "I hobble all day, a broken arm won't change much." "Please." "Don't worry." "It's good." " It's terrible." "So, what do you think about it?" "Don't say anything." "It'd be better for everyone." "If you have better things to do, go ahead." "I'll go, but for now, it's OK." " Sorry." "I'm not used to talking any more." " Time to pick it up." "What do you do for a living?" "Handicapped." "Light work and good pay." "What did you want to tell me before the accident?" "Open this damn door." "I know you're there." "That's Helen." "Our relationship ended this morning." "I tried to combine business with pleasure." "I didn't mean to hull you." "Twice in two days, a perfect score." "That's quite a collection." "What's that one?" "A 26-centimetre elm." " It's beautiful." "You think it's beautiful?" "It's..." "It's..." "Graceful." "As a whole, it's graceful." "After class, I'll make you dinner." "Who are you avoiding this time?" "What do they all see in you?" "Ever fallen for your professor?" " I see the picture." "You're not eating." " I'm nauseous." "You're hungry." "You have to eat." "The fork's over here." "I guess they've all bought your book." "You've read my book?" "I'm physically handicapped, not mentally." "And?" " I don't understand a thing about math." "How did you come to read my book?" "You're my neighbour." "I didn't even know you existed." "We can't all be interested in others." "I don't even interest myself..." " Stop, you're almost pathetic." "But I am." "I really am pathetic." "Every day, I have to admit..." "That I'm finished." "I have nothing left to say." "No, you're just arrogant and self-centred." "And above all, you're condescending." "Is everything alright?" "If you help me, I'll be fine." "Will you help me?" "Is it better now?" " Yes." "Hi, how are you?" "Fine." "It's been a while." " Yes." "Margot, this is Leone, my neighbour." "I'm helping her, she's hurt her foot." "Sorry for asking." "My foot hurts Would you massage it?" "Wouldn't you prefer I call someone to do that?" "A good-looking masseur." "You really are pathetic." "This is a chance to do me some good, but you're not used to that." "You wouldn't understand." "Keep massaging." "You're a funny lady." " Funny?" "I envy you." " Not me." "Think you'll light up a spark in so much liquid?" "You have no choice." "Your life only creates rage." "You're always on the edge." "If you want to join us, I'll teach you how to limp." "I'm happy to have caused this accident." "Me too." "Let's switch." "Tonight, you're coming over for dinner, OK?" "How does it feel to be a prey?" "How does it feel to be the third wheel?" "It leads me to understand human stupidity." "That's why he prefers me to you all:" "I'm funny." "I easily put my foot in it." "You see?" "You get seasick watching me." "Funny, isn't it?" "It's me, Leone." "Leone, the clown." "Leone has a particular sense of humour." "So do you." "Translated by:" "Valerie Steinier" "[ENGLISH] NN1"