"No!" "This can't be true!" "I've found it!" "I've got it!" "Her knee!" "Pierre!" "Julien is calling!" "Julien is calling us." "Come and look!" "Come on!" "It's her knee!" "I don't believe this!" "Julien, what is it?" "Look!" "I found her cute little head right there!" "At least in the 2 million year range!" "You just stumbled on it in that volcanic layer?" "Obviously." "A hominid!" "..." "Incredible!" "And what's more, it's a woman!" "Why a woman?" "Can't you just feel the femininity emanating.... ...from that cute little skull?" "There she is, the first Frenchwoman!" "And I was less than 100 yards away!" "Look at that pure, untouched beauty..." "That's my own little find." "Don't you wish you'd found her?" "She's gorgeous!" "Look at her cute little modern figure." "What a beauty!" "She'll break many hearts, our little homo habilis!" "Four feet, eight inches." "Julien, Mrs Heffner's plane is due at five!" "OK...but.." "...look, if she could only speak!" "It's extraordinary!" "This wipes out all our current theories." "This is history in the making!" "Julien, you'd better get going." "Listen, Pierre..." "Be tactful with her." "Think of what we could do with her foundation's money." "Stop!" "What if she gives us $500,000?" "You're crazy!" "I'll make you a bet!" "I'll find the next skull." "And I wasn't even "100 yards away!"" "You know why we're a great team?" "Because I seek, and you find." "Exactly!" "Pierre, look at this!" "Are you...?" "Yes, yes!" "Let's hurry!" "Don't you feel well?" "It's the flight." "All that champagne..." "I'm dizzy." "Flying always makes my head spin." "Where's the car?" "Over there." "You'll see, she's a unique, amazing woman." "I'm sure!" "I never dreamed or dared hope to find her...almost intact." "Is that so unusual?" "At her age..." "They're usually missing a leg or an arm..." "Not her!" "She's almost whole!" "It's amazing!" "Where is she?" "At home." "At my house." "You're smart to keep an eye on her." "Of course." "You'll see, she's irresistible!" "Her little jaw is slightly prognothic." "Prognothic?" "A tiny bit..." "Just enough to arouse one's sexual instincts." "What's wrong?" "I'm sorry." "There's a draft." "Yes, this car, too is showing it's age." "Welcome back, Madame." "I'm glad to be back." "What was your name again?" "Julien Chayssac." "Chayssac." "Thank you again for meeting my plane." "Don't mention it." "When you've rested up, hurry over to see her." "Here's my telephone number." "Mrs. Heffner!" "I'm all rested up!" "Let's see your little protege now." "What's her name?" "Number 410 B, but I call her Laura." "Good choice." "It sounds better." "Great!" "In ten minutes you'll see her." "I brought your profiles." "Thanks." "This is Mrs.Heffner." "Meet Pierre Carriere who discovered the site." "Yes, I discovered the site." "Good work!" "It's not your average, everyday site." "I just came to give you these..." "I'll come along." "We're here!" "Has your American money-bags arrived?" "Don't shout!" "Don't I get a kiss?" "I'm sorry." "Come, see what I painted today." "Heffner's here!" "Mrs. Heffner will cope, I hope." "You're crazy!" "Stop!" "She's here!" "You're cute when you're angry." "Can I sleep here tonight?" "If she's here, then what's this?" ""Missed plane due to storms..."" ""Coming soon, Heffner."" "So there!" "What's going on?" "You see...the rains caused such bottlenecks I thought I'd miss the plane." "But the plane was delayed, too so here I am!" "Constance Michaux, meet Mrs Heffner." "And laura..." "where is she?" "Over here." "Go ahead." "Over here..." "Look...right here." "Laura!" "What's wrong?" "I knew you'd be speechless." "Are you the ones who killed her?" "No, no." "I was only joking." "It's so impressive!" "Outstanding, isn't it?" "That's putting it mildly." "The first known Frenchwoman two million years old!" "Give or take a year." "Yes, yes, Constance." "We have a very small margin of error only between 100,000..." "and 150,000 years." "It started when I first found elephant fossils along with these flint tools the oldest known tools in France." "So I knew I'd find witnesses to that era." "I personally spent 6 months reconstructing her 89 tiny bones." "A lovely puzzle!" "Her skull is more delicate rounder and more elongated than the skull of ANY Austrolopithecus." "See?" "Her brow ridge is not very pronounced." "Could I have a double whiskey?" "Yes." "Constance please bring a double whiskey for Mrs. Heffner." "I discovered that she had cervical arthrosis and, as can be seen by what's left of her ilium she also had a dislocated hip and the start of an osteophytic spinal growth." "Are you with me?" "All the way!" "Of course, Laura..." "Of course, Laura never cooked anything." "Neither do I!" "I hate to cook." "But she never knew fire." "She was a vegetarian." "No, Julien." "I think every so often she fixed herself some little delicacies some raw elephant meat, or small game, or carrion..." "But still, by studying the..." "Isn't it late?" "Mrs. Heffner must be tired." "I'm fine." "This is so exciting!" "Then come along." "I'll show you more." "Come and have a quick look." "Constance, please dim the lights." "You'll see." "Don't move." "May, 1983" "Watch!" "The Second Dig." "There!" "That's her hip!" "Yes!" "The one I showed you!" "Traces of pollen were found on everything." "The hip was in October." "The first measurements confirm similar datings of previous finds." "Julien and I are ecstatic." "Our little treasure is almost complete." "Must be jet-lag!" "Mrs. Heffner!" "Take her legs." "What are you doing with her?" "We really dazzled her." "It's in the bag!" "What did you do to her?" "You keep ignoring me." "Alex...it's me." "I'm not at the hotel." "I couldn't stay there." "Your brother was there." "He even came to the airport." "Do something!" "Please, talk to him." "Alex, I must see you tomorrow." "We have one week to create a campaign for that damn perfume." "They've already rejected us twice." "We're up against the 3 top U.S. agencies." "We either produce, or we're out!" "Alex!" "..." "I'll explain later." "I'm counting on you." "OK?" "I'll get to know all of your little body soon." "I'm bringing you back from oblivion." "What woman ever had such care lavished on her?" "Later you'll tell me about all your lovers." "It'll be our secret only ours..." "Hey, lady-killer!" "Is there a working shower here?" "Yes, down the hall." "Did you sleep well?" "Don't burn my toast." "Coffee, orange juice and 2 scrambled eggs." "She's incredible." "She must think I'm the maid." "No "hello," no "thanks."" "This is no hotel!" "She wants orange juice, eggs..." "No more eggs!" "She ate them all." "Relax, Julien." "Be nice to her." "It's important." "Yes I know, but I can't stand arrogance." "Calm down." "Was she really that size?" "I'm doing her actual size." "The computer gave me her measurements based on her skeleton." "That's how you would have looked 2 million years ago." "Between you two, lies the theory of evolution." "It's the history of your anatomy." "She seems to emerge from when time began." "That's it!" "Isn't she beautiful?" "Goodbye, my sweet." "They can't reject such a brilliant concept!" "Has your scientist agreed to it?" "No problem." "He needs money." "Did you talk to your brother?" "I went to see him, just for your sake." "He swore he'd leave you alone." "Don't worry about it." "You still believe him?" "He's beyond hope but I can't blame him." "You're looking great these days." "Such flattery!" "What does your Chayssac think of you?" "I doubt if he even notices what color hair I have." "He only sees Laura." "I know older women are attractive but 2 million years!" "He's a pervert!" "I'll call you as soon as we can take the photos." "Happy to see me?" "How'd you get in?" "My love knows no barriers." "Where were you last night?" "I have some rights, after five years." "Five years of your fantasy-life!" "You and I--in this luxury suite!" "Get out, Gino!" "Is this a fantasy?" "Is it?" "Remember how we first met?" "You were happy in my arms." "Those were poses for a fashion shoot!" "Why deny the evidence of our love?" "You promised Alex you'd leave me alone." "Your career as a fashion model all your photos, all your smiles were meant for me." "Your sexuality oozing out of the top magazines just to provoke me!" "Your ruby lips beckoning to me!" "I'm here!" "Give in to the desire you feel for me." "You've sown." "Now reap!" "Stop!" "..." "Leave me alone!" "Get out, or I'll call for help!" "See you soon, my love." "I think I'd better move in here." "It'll be more convenient." "Do you mind?" "Have you a guest room?" "No." "You could stay in my lab, but it's less and smells of paint." "I love paint smell!" "Where's your protege?" "She's beautiful!" "When will you have her finished?" "In 3 days, for the press conference." "Not before?" "She fascinates you, doesn't she?" "Don't you think they're a bit high?" "I thought so." "I'll lower them a bit." "That's overdoing it!" "They slid down." "I love your hands." "The right one's from my dad, the archeaologist the left from grandpa, the sculptor." "That's your dad?" "Yes in Hamlet." "His last dig..." "at Lake Tanganyika." "I was there once for a few days." "I'll unpack my things." "I almost forgot." "A peace offering for my leaving so abruptly before." "Extra large." "That ought to fit you." "Very amusing." "Try it on." "THE BOOK OF PRIMITIVE MAN" ""...habilis...erectus..." "...sapiens..."" "I'm so sorry!" "It's an old perfume." "I never use it." "Please...make yourself at home." "Will you be staying long?" "That depends on Laura." "Of course." "Now she's moving in here!" "?" "What's that?" "A gift from Mrs. Heffner." "A good omen!" "But you look ridiculous!" "Remember the perfume you gave me, my favorite one?" "She mopped the floor with it." "I know she's very important to you but I won't put up with her for long!" "Mine, at least, are in the right place!" "Are you moving in too?" "What?" "The artist is a bit edgy." "Don't worry about her." "How did you get in?" "The door was open." "I left it open?" "Potel and Chabot?" "I'm placing an order." "What a woman!" "I'd rather she moved in with me, but this will have to do." "Tomorrow you'll take her to the site." "What?" "The boss wants her to see it before your press conference." "Then how can I finish Laura?" "I offered to take her to the site myself but Laduret said no." "But..." "You found Laura, so you take Mrs. Heffner." "Some guys have all the luck!" "Pierre, will you stay for dinner?" "Sure, if it's no problem." "Once I know, I can plan for it." "I'll stay." "And plan on our leaving tomorrow." "Where to?" "To where I found Laura." "That's not in my plans." "Nor in mine." "But we have to go." "I'm not the outdoor type." "Mrs. Heffner, don't say that!" "It's a unique site!" "You won't be sorry." "See this great fragment of a mammoth's tooth..." "Not tonight, Pierre." "But I found it at that site." "It's a gem!" "In the morning I must leave with Mrs. Heffner." "Go, if you wish." "Everything's bad enough." "Don't make it worse." "Don't think I can't see she's hot for you!" "She's simply doing her job." "Her job is to provide funds, not sex." "That might be another boarder!" "Don't be so touchy!" "You're on the wrong floor." "Does Mr. Chayssac live here?" "So?" "So, I'm delivering his order." "You ordered all this?" "What?" "I did!" "Rather than shop and fuss..." "I'll show you the kitchen." "What class!" "Why are you here?" "I'm delivering the order you placed." "Scram!" "I can't." "I took over this guy's job." "It cost me enough!" "In the U.S., when we don't feel like cooking we order a delivery." "It's easier." "You're too kind." "You shouldn't have." "When would Mrs. Heffner like dinner served?" "As quickly as possible." "We're not descendants of just any old monkey but of this one." "He lived between 7 and 10 million years ago." "He's gorgeous!" "That's a computerized composite." "No actual traces have yet been found." "I've told Darwin's followers:..." ""If we come from monkeys, it's best not to know!"" "Chateau Leoville Lascar '63." "In fact...he's the missing link." "He's called "homo anonymous."" "To Mrs. Heffner and to this delicious meal!" "Do you always travel alone?" "What?" "I mean...don't you need advisors?" "You must be an expert!" "Let's just say I learn fast." "Doesn't your husband travel with you?" "Mrs. Heffner became a widow 3 years ago." "Forgive me." "So young and such a widow!" "A toast!" "I'll drink to that!" "That waiter's strange, isn't he?" "The problem with ordering by phone is you never know whom they'll send." "Don't worry about it." "He's a little high-strung, but harmless..." "Our delicious pear sherbet!" "We're not ready yet." "It goes well with duck." "What are you doing?" "Give me that!" "It's unforgivable..." "I've been listening to your "erectus" your "sapiens," your baloney, your Laura..." "It's all shit!" "The real enemy is the witch-woman who ensnares and possesses us." "The guy's insane!" "Aside from us, who else interests you?" "I have many passions." "Throughout the ages women always betrayed us." "They cause our dreams, and smash them." "Right, Mrs. Heffner?" "They provoke us and get rid of us." "They should pay for their fickleness." "Such women are working for Satan!" "The Devil is among you!" "Quite a successful evening." "Step on the gas!" "Push!" "Push!" "Put it in gear!" "That's enough!" "Stop!" "Don't move!" "I'll get some help." "Do I seem to you like an old bachelor?" "Why?" "Do you think a woman could..." "not necessarily at first sight- -and not necessarily head over heels-- ...but could a woman be interested in me?" "Well...why not?" "Shhh...wait!" "I'm glad to see that one leave." "I hope that you find a less pushy one..." "You old fossil!" "I'll find one!" "Thank you." ""Arriving 11 A.M., Flight 814..."" ""Please meet my plane."" "Signed: "Heffner."" "Mr. Julien!" "Of all people!" "Can you help me?" "My car's stuck." "Sure, we'll help." "Come on, Homere." "So, you're living near the...elephant field?" "Those stones belong in the cabin." "What are you doing here?" "Showing the site to an American lady..." "Come, help me." "Come on, Homere!" "I'm down in the riverbed." "You go." "I have to leave." "Homere, don't fuck up!" "This changes everything." "I'll tell the old man." "Mr. Chayssac!" "What are you waiting for?" "I'm glad to meet you, and I regret the delay." "I'm Pierre Carriere." "Mr. Chayssac is out of town." "I discovered the site and I'm in charge of it." "He hates me!" "Not at all." "Go on!" "Come on." "I hate the outdoors." "I'll be right there!" "Are you OK?" "I'm sorry." "Take a lamp." "It's over here." "Look over there." "See?" "In the clay." "Laura's little foot, with it's toes, right here!" "Touch it." "Feel it?" "Yes." "This was my starting point." "I know almost everything about her." "Here..." "let's follow her." "There...you see a bigger foot." "Two sets of hominid footsteps in one direction." "Watch where you put your knee!" "You're approaching the oldest story in the world." "It's an open book." "Look!" "There!" "A man and a woman 2 million years ago walking like us, side by side maybe holding each other tightly..." "They're going deep into the cave to make music." "For entertainment, or as a ritual." "I'll never know which." "Then...suddenly..." "look..." "The footprints stop they take a half-turn they run off with giant strides." "Someone is waiting for them:..." "Another man, who also wants her." "He lunges..." "See, these larger footprints cover theirs and they are deeper." "Laura and her mate flee." "The other one follows." "Laura, terrified, drops her musical instruments..." "some bones-- I found them over there." "What's wrong?" "Nothing." "Go on..." "Laura knows that a cruel fate awaits her." "She's the last to flee with the pursuer on her heels as if she were shielding her mate..." "Just like a woman!" "Do you think you'll find her mate?" "I'd give my life to find him!" "Here we lose track of them." "An underground river flooded the cave." "Come on." "No more footprints here." "Here, erosion provided the clue." "That ravine is an ancient river bed." "Yes!" "I found the old river banks." "Take a look." "What are they up to?" "That's exactly what happened to Laura." "She slipped just as we did." "I found traces of her slide." "She plunged into the river." "Is this where you found her?" "No." "A little further down." "Here..." "Wednesday, May 5, just before 6 P.M." "In the early evening light, barely showing in the soil." "A shimmer...her knee!" "Her knee?" "Yes, her knee!" "And then...her jaw ...and then her lovely little skull!" "There she was..." "flat on her back." "I finally had her, my little musician!" "You can't imagine how it feels to make such a discovery." "It's overwhelming!" "A wave of happiness, of emotions engulfs you." "She jumped to escape from the jealous man?" "Yes, she drowned herself to save the man she loved." "She was 19." "It's a great love story." "Yes...maybe even the first one." "There's something I must tell you..." "About Laura?" "Yes." "No...wait..." "Mr. Chayssac!" "Surprise!" "Hello, Mr. Mayor." "Meet Mrs. Heffner." "She came from the U.S. to..." "Yes, I've heard." "There's still much to be done..." "We have to find Laura's mate and others in her group." "Yes!" "I plan to extend the dig eastward." "That's why, in this symbolic village I ask you, the president of the Heffner Foundation for the $200,000 that will make this project a reality." "What?" "Drinks are on the Mayor's office." "A phone call Mr. Chayssac." "Excuse me." "To Mrs. Heffner!" "That's her!" "That's awful!" "Then who is mine?" "Are you sure about yours?" "A cable?" "To my house?" "Go on!" "Move it!" "Chayssac, this is a big day for us." "Where is she?" "She went out for some fresh air." "Where are you taking me?" "You'll regret this!" "I'm an American!" "What do you want, anyway?" "Bastards!" "You'll sign a statement that will protect our farmland." "And you must not help them with your money." "Write that down and sign it!" "Mrs. Heffner." "But I'm not Mrs. Heffner." "Oh yeah?" "Then what are you doing here?" "I don't really know." "Lock her up." "You've got the wrong one." "I'm Fitzgerald!" "Put her inside to think it over." "I'm not Mrs. Heffner!" "Let me out!" "There are pigs in here!" "Move!" "Excuse me." "Move off!" "Thanks." "Excuse me." "Don't push!" "You'll do as I say, and I'll push if I want to!" "Come on...help me!" "Here...grab it!" "Once more!" "Hold it!" "Can't you hold a bale?" "Damn!" "Son of a bitch!" "What is it?" "Damn!" "What's going on?" "Sir!" "I'm looking for an American..." "We have plenty of them." "She's tall." "They're all tall." "She's very tall and she's very..." "Pardon me..." "She arrived a few days ago--elegant..." "Excuse me..." "Can't you see he's busy?" "Excuse me, Sir..." "She speaks French well has brown, wavy hair..." "When my chauffeur comes, please tell him that I'm having breakfast." "For a scaled-down model, you're heavy!" "Put me down!" "There!" "Now, be nice and eat your breakfast." "Sir..." "Have you found her?" "You are a crude person!" "A rude bully!" "We're small, but nice." "We'll calm down, right?" "Pute me down!" "Have you found her?" "I think you mean Miss Fitzgerald." "Is she here?" "She's gone out." "Put me down, NOW!" "Brute!" "You big bully!" "Where've you been?" "We're calling it off!" "Run me a bath." "I'll explain later." "you're crazy!" "New York just telexed." "The client's agreed." "Oh, no!" "What's wrong?" "Chayssac will never agree." "You've asked?" "I tried but I couldn't." "You don't know him." "He's so..." "You started the ball rolling..." "You can't back out now." "What a mess I've gotten into!" "In business no obstacle is insurmountable." "You told me so yourself." "This is different." "Really?" "I'll call him." "You've reached 271-32-01." "Please leave a message..." "He's not home." "OK, we'll shoot the photos and I'll tell him later." "If your plan works the money will help him." "She's vanished?" "Mr. Carriere!" "Who's that?" "Mrs. Heffner." "Meet..." "Julien Chayssac." "We've already met." "Here!" "..." "You spoiled my appetite." "Are you coming, Mr. Carriere?" "I can explain." "You said she's a knock-out!" "She's not so bad." "After you, Madame." "What perfection!" "Such delicate bones..." "So tiny!" "So pretty!" "That curve at the back of the neck!" "What a beauty!" "Mr. Chayssac has even gone and reconstructed her." "Just a clay model." "He's been at it for days." "He has a surprise for you." "Another one?" ""Prehistoric Woman--- Modern Woman..."" ""Linked by the same perfume."" "What a great concept!" "Stand behind her." "What do you think, my beauty?" "Turn your head." "Look at me." "Good." "Now, smile." "Alex, remember the photos we took for Vogue?" "Near Lake Tanganyika?" "Yes." "Yes, those." "CALL ME WHEN YOU GET BACK.--CONSTANCE." "You're waiting for me?" "I must talk to you." "Good." "I've a surprise for you, too." "Come, see." "Meet Mrs. Heffner." "You've heard of her." "She's his assistant." "Are you crazy?" "I'm delighted." "What's your name?" "You're American?" "I understand, Mr. Chayssac!" "Some are beautiful, tall, glamorous others are the exact opposite." "That's life!" "Where is she?" "Down there, to the left." "Come on, come along." "Let go of me!" "So tiny, so adorable!" "It's like a scaled-down model." "Such beauty!" "So feminine!" "When can we go to the site?" "Right now, since we're all here." "Wait!" "You can explain on the way." "Monster!" "The door's open." "Why did you tell me she left?" "I know you worked with her today!" "I told you before, leave her alone!" "Alex, don't you realize she loves me?" "You're insane!" "Why is she living at that guy's place?" "I don't know, Gino." "Be nice and leave." "I have to work." "Thanks!" "So long." "I admit I lied to you." "At the airport I was avoiding a lunatic." "I couldn't help it." "That's incredible." "She "couldn't help it"!" "You should have realized it yourself?" "Sure!" "Here's where it all began." "Three years ago I found elephant skulls here." "And Laura?" "Let me go!" "I'll give you the historical background that led us to discovering Laura." "Stop it!" "Keep going." "Get inside!" "Kidnapping seems to be a local sport." "I suspect that you work for a rival foundation." "And you're spying on me." "It's not unusual." "Or you're being used by a sect that doesn't believe we descended from apes." "One look at you should convince them!" "Answer me!" "They drove the elephants into the swamps to drown them." "Then they dragged them out and carved them up." "Where does Laura come in?" "Does he have a problem with his assistant?" "No, no." "They always carry on like that." "Always arguing, endless discussions about work." "Here's where we hope to dig soon." "May I remind you of my limited finances..." "Yes, I understand." "Why me?" "You stood there like a dummy with your little sign." "Thanks." "But why did you come to my house?" "This Laura sounded so fascinating." "If I'd said I'm not Mrs. Heffner, you'd have kicked me out." "You bet!" "Aside from lying, what brought you to Paris?" "That's what I've been trying to tell you." "Go ahead." "I need a concept to promote a perfume." "When I saw Laura I knew she'd be a great focus for the campaign." "I work for a New York ad agency." "Laura...a perfume!" "I must be dreaming!" "With copy lines like, "a perfume for eternity."" "It's for a well-known label." "Now, stop lying!" "No more lies!" "I'm the technician." "I do all the leg work." "Let me help you." "Mr. Carriere!" "Julien's methods fall between divine intuition and sheer luck!" "He just followed my trail and got there first." "You must help me." "I too want to find a pretty little skull..." "a man's or a woman's" "I'm so tired of elephants." "Are they still arguing about work?" "Yes." "About work." "Another one!" "That's impossible!" "Your Honor, may I present Mrs. Heffner?" "I've already met her." "Ely!" "..." "Ely!" "My husband!" "He wanted to be reincarnated as an elephant!" "It must be a sign!" "Come on!" "We've got to stop him!" "You may need my help more than you think." "Your help!" "I'm dreaming!" "You know why I disappeared from here that day?" "Who cares?" "I was tortured!" "They abducted me!" "I don't care." "What if I said 43 cubic inches a head one tenth the size of yours?" "Would you believe me?" "You're making a mistake!" "That's unbelievable!" "Stay here, all of you!" "Where's Antoine?" "He should be guarding the cave." "Are those Laura's footprints?" "What's left of them." "I'll kiss the footprints of those frail lovers." "This is where they tried to drown me." "Too bad they failed." "You're a public nusiance." "Now, do you believe me?" "It can't be!" "It's his, isn't it?" "Same size." "Where was it?" "In the straw." "Incredible!" "It's her mate!" "The bastards hid it!" "Bastards!" "Unbelievable!" "There!" "My skull dropped!" "Move!" "My bone!" "I've got it!" "Yes, start a fire." "Spread it out." "Out of the way, you lousy pigs!" "Who's that?" "Open up!" "Thank you so much!" "Without you, I'd never have this treasure." "Now we're even." "Are you still mad at me?" "What am I supposed to believe now?" "Come on!" "Pierre will be beside himself!" "I'm coming." "Oh, Mrs. Heffner!" "As a child I dreamt of expeditions lost cities in the jungle." "Guess what happened!" "I suppose you looked for us everywhere?" "Don't tell me you found another one!" "It was concealed in Homere's farm." "They probably found it in their fields." "Actually, I didn't find it." "My assistant did." "She'll explain." "Jessica!" "Come back!" "Mr. Chayssac, come here." "I'd like to say that your methods of research with your assistant are very are extremely..." "peculiar." "I'm far from being convinced by them." "Careful!" "I have to have it analyzed." "Sit down." "I came from far away to hear your theories." "I'm so sorry." "You're lucky to have Mr. Carriere as your collaborator because he IS efficient and responsible." "Let's be serious..." "Champagne, please!" "Ladies and gentlemen, please be seated." "It's my privilege to introduce Mrs. Heffner, ...President of the famous foundation which has found deep interest in our work." "What's wrong?" "You're late!" "I went to her hotel." "You picked a fine time for that!" "She checked out." "You're falling for her!" "After what she did!" "It's crowded?" "It's crowded and we're late!" "You can understand my feelings today." "In the days of Jessica I mean Laura a tropical climate prevailed in France as was amply proven by Mr. Carriere and his team in their studies on sediments and fossils." "Under the French oak and walnut trees tigers were sprawled about and in the Rhone the hippopotamuses bathed themselves." "TOP EX-MODEL POSES WITH STRANGE CREATURE" "In those surroundings, did Laura think as a child thinks?" "Was she able to construct sentences or invent a ritual rain dance or live within a social structure?" "Probably." "Probably." "But, of utmost importance is her physical appearance which I'll reveal in one moment." "After millions of years in Africa our ancestors slowly migrated to other areas." "During that process, 2 1/2 to 2 million years ago the hominids' skin having already lost it's body hair while evolving into humans maintained it's pigmentation as protection from the piercing sun." "Depigmentation occurred slowly during various climactic changes." "You're therefore about to discover the physical aspect of the first Frenchwoman." "I've kept it a secret until this moment even from my closest collaborators." "Ladies and gentlemen please discard all your prejudices and your archaic beliefs." "Laura, who was our ancestor this Frenchwoman of 2 million years ago was black!" "Her negroid appearance..." "You're challenging decades of research!" "I know!" "Young man, you're a disgrace to us!" "Your theory is unfounded and unacceptable!" "Have the reporters step outside!" "Serve the petits fours!" "This is simply a provocation!" "Keep an open mind!" "Why not say Christ was Black?" "Why not?" "You're helping to spread leftist archaeology!" "I knew nothing about this!" "There's some ideological motive behind this!" "Why not?" "You're leaving?" "Too bad your partner is such a crackpot!" "I really respected you!" "You had a chance with me." "Does that mean...?" "This is not science!" "What's wrong with you?" "Are you crazy?" "I mean it!" "You made fun of French paleontology." "Her negroid features..." "Mrs. Heffner left!" "No funds!" "And I almost had her convinced!" "She's gone?" "She really liked your little stunt!" "How much did get paid for that?" "What is that?" "That's at my house!" "I didn't..." "Can you explain this?" "Isn't there some explanation?" "I'll ask for an official reprimand." "You want black?" "You'll be blacklisted!" "Let's go." "Julien, I agree with your theory..." "That's enough!" "It's you?" "I'm making room for your "creature"!" "Damn!" "You two really made an ass of me!" "A real ass!" "Bastard!" "You're really a bastard!" "Now I know why you were so evasive." "I believed whatever you told me." "I'm really dumb!" "I swear, I didn't know." "The mural's finished!" "Are you happy?" "You know...the mural!" "Gino Grimaldi?" "How did you find me?" "Through the newspaper." "Easy enough." "Where is she?" "She's not with you?" "Your waiter-act was funny!" "Did you take this photo?" "Did she give it to you?" "No..." "I swiped the negative." "Why did you do that?" "To humiliate her for cheating on me with you." "She and I have lived together for five years." "Were you waiting at the airport for her?" "Yes." "Don't you know where to find her?" "No." "But she always comes back to me." "She sure fooled you." "Wait." "I forgot one thing." "Did you miss me, my beauty?" "Hi, Julien, it's Pierre." "Still mad?" "I'm 100 yards away." "May I stop by?" "No!" "Then let me tell you..." "The skull Jessica found is 2 million years old-- give or take" "It's amazing!" "I had it analyzed..." "Are you there?" "No!" "Your theory may have some merit..." "You've reached 271-32-01..." "Please leave a message after the..." "Julien, aren't you home?" "Maybe that's best." "I found out about the newspaper photo." "I swear I didn't mean to hurt you." "Sure!" "I did pose with Laura." "That was for that perfume campaign." "You didn't believe me, but that was true." "Here in the U.S. we consider everything in terms of money." "Oh, sure!" "That even includes your line of work." "I know you'd never accept that." "You and Laura changed something in me." "Don't worry." "I've destroyed the negatives." "The project was scrapped, and so was I." "I'm so sorry, Julien!" "Jessica?" "..." "Hello?" "!" "Yes, it's beautiful." "Laura and I agree to be part of Miss Fitzgerald's ad." "Look!" "You'll see!" "Miss Fitzgerald has left the company, and I'm leaving too." "But wait!" "Look at this." "The first Frenchwoman was black." "Miss Fitzgerald had a great idea!" "You've saved the day for us!" "Chayssac, I like you a lot!" "Laura and I agree on condition that the money goes to my research and on condition that you don't tell Miss Fitzgerald I'm here." "Because if this project succeeds..." "I want to tell her myself." "She really doesn't know?" "Don't worry." "Jerry went to get her now." "Great!" "This building was built by Mr. Maxwell's grandfather in 1917." "Do I bow?" "Now I come over to give you the check." "Thank him." "Where is she?" "Thank you, Mr. Maxwell in the name of my research team." "Well, where is she?" "Where?" "She disappeared from her house." "She left her mother and daughter." "She went on a trip." "No one knows for how long." "I'm sorry, Julien." "It'll all work out." "I'm also very sorry, but..." "We did it all for nothing." "We're dumb!" "He's over there." "That's where I found the skull and bone." "You're sure?" "I can't tell you the exact spot." "I was raking over there." "Then Laura's mate's body must be further down." "The current carried him." "Right, Julien?" "Maybe..." "Where are you going?" "He's tuning out!" "Maybe..." "Come on, everybody!" "Let's comb the surface there!" "She's here!" "It's her!" "Almost whole, as you can see." "The rain surprised her when she wanted to surprise you." "Julien, what part did you discover first?" "Your knee." "My knee?" "Your legs..." "The beginning of a mystery..." "And then...?" "Your hips." "Your hips came much later." "And my breasts?" "Remember?" "..." "I shaped them with my own hands." "And then?" "And then..." "I forget..." "Then I found you." "Watch out!" "It's rolling down!" "Good shot!" "Bull's eye!" "Great work, kids!" "What are you doing there?" "Oh, no!" "Once again I was less than 100 yards away!" "Watch out, Julien." "When it comes to eternity..." "Eternity is my specialty."