"SLAVES IN THEIR BONDS" "May God be with you, Mr. Aristidis." "My lady..." "My Countess!" "Miss Evlalia" "You' re here too?" "I didn't know you are relatives." "Our acquaintance goes a long way back." "You can't imagine how much these people help us." "Very well..." "He does not eat anything." "He doesn't even understand when we talk to him." "Didn' t the medicine help any?" "You are our only hope, Mr. Aristidis." "Please, save him for me." "Save him for me." "I'll give him an injection." "Let' s turn him over." "Will he be all right, doctor?" "This is what I'm trying to do." "It is not an easy case." "Alkis, talk to me." "Alkis, can you hear me?" "We should better let him rest." " Good morning, master." " Good morning, master." " Good morning, master." "Good morning." "Well..." "I' m here today to settle our accounts." "I' ve been patient long enough." "George, the papers" "...here are the ledgers. of the money you owe me." "These are old, my count." "They' re no longer valid." "Is this what you have decided?" "My son studied in law school." "So, ask him." "The law has indeed changed, but its interpretation allows us to have claims." "Then take us to court." "Yes!" "Take us to court!" "We are not paying you!" "Is that so?" "Á revolt..." "Say something..." "Have you lost your voice?" "We didn't like the English." "We wanted a unification..." "Serves us right..." " Master." " What now?" "About the house the tiling needs repair it' s leaky..." "Soon everything will rot away... the bathroom, the floors..." "Don' t worry." "I won't let my my house fall apart." "One more thing, master about that weedy field..." "The one up the hill?" "It's of no use to you..." "I live here." "I could work there, plant some trees.." "But I need to know it's mine." "My property..." "You want to buy it?" "I have a few savings, and if you are willing to help me...." "When you say "a few"?" "500 drachmas 500?" "For that whole field?" "That's all I have." "I'd rather give it away." "Do you think I'm a beggar?" "Your daughter is crafty too, my lady..." "As for her beauty it is known throughout the country." "You are very kind, mr." "Mimis." "She deserves the best." "You' ll have to excuse me." "Is there something wrong, mr." "Mimis?" " What do you want with him?" " What could be wrong, my lady?" "Some club issues." "Do not bother yourself." "My lords!" "Good evening." "Have you been here long?" "I don't mind." "I had a talk with the countess." "Come upstairs." "You know why I'm here." "The time is up." "And I wouldn' t want to hear any rumours." "That would destroy your reputation...you know..." "It's all written down here..." "To take these few money." "I don' t have them." "We' re talking about the last ones." "The 1,500." "I don' t have them today." "This cannot be done  the dates..." "Your note will protest tomorrow." "Stop torturing me." "I already told you." "Talks are useless in this case." "You think I did not try?" "But times are bad." "Try to go after the peasant." "You have no idea how much they owe me." "Damn the unification!" "And that bishop who got us into this mess!" "We were just fine all these years..." "Weren' t we?" "Can't you help me for the last time?" "I'll pay you back with interest." "I' ll sign you whatever you want." " The debt is already big, master." " So what?" "Doesn' t my name count for anything?" "Prepare a note." "This is the last time." "This cannot go on any more." "We have mortgaged everything." "I know." "September" "You think I do not know?" "2,000 drachmas." "Right here." "I wish I had an alternative..." "Evlalia..." "What about her?" "I was admiring her a while ago..." "She' s a grown up woman now ready for marriage." " She is still young." "You just think that, master." "And how will I finance her marriage?" "Can' t you see where I'm standing?" "What if the groom had no need for money?" "What if he were one of the most powerful men on the island, and was mad about her." "Who would that be?" "Tell me..." "He was talking to me about it the other day." "And was quite serious about it." "Will you tell me his name?" "The doctor." "The landlubber, Stergiotis." "That stranger?" "The son of Dimos?" "The bumpkin grocer?" "That was roaming about the streets with the griddle and the kokoretsi when he first came here?" "You want me to give my Evlalia to these people?" "Times have changed master...." "Now Stergiotis has the power." "He is rich." "Don' t say no to him..." "Do you see her?" "A first class bride." "Do you know how rich her family is?" "They have more than they know!" "Good for them." "What' s the matter brother?" "You are above material goods?" "At least I' m trying to be..." "Are you?" "Yes, I am..." "Here you are..." "Hello, Peter!" " Hello, Spyros!" " Good morning." "Mrs. Valsami is looking for you." "Ok." "She said it is urgent." "It's Ok by me." "You can go." "Let' s go." "This mirror of yours..." "Is it distorting, or do we actually look like that?" "Better talk about yourself." "You will give me money!" "And I will change the mirror, along with everything else in here." "What do you mean everything?" "Can you hear that?" "How long do you think it will last?" "More than we will..." "It's been a long time since you last gave me any money." "Is that what you do in your home too?" "My home is my own business." "Did you ever think how I manage?" "Do you think I have no expenses?" "Why don't you speak?" "You are in a mood but I am bussy." "Don' t change the subject!" "You cannot just have fun here!" " Oh, stop it!" "I' ve given you enough all these years." "I' m doing you a favour coming here." "I brought him." "George..." "This will be all for now." "How long has it been since we last met?" "You do not know, do you?" "I count the days..." "I nearly went mad..." "Did you hear that?" "Wait..." "Wait for me here." "What happened?" "Everything is fine." "We are trying to work a little..." "I have tired you out..." "I know it." "I would do anything for you." " Alkis, dear!" "Good morning." " Here you are!" "You' ve recovered." "We missed you." "I missed you too." "Well..." "Our town news, and the latest news from Athens." "Thank you very much, George." "One more thing..." "The books you were looking for, a few months ago." ""Ôhe subversion of science"" ""The squalor of philosophy"" " Thank you so much, George." " You' re welcome." "So, when will we start going out again?" "According to the doctor, soon." "And it's so beautiful out there!" "It will do you good." "You look so beautiful in the light!" "I've heard so many things about you!" "From Spyros..." "So have I." "I've been waiting so long for him to introduce us!" " Oh, come on!" "Don' t blame me it on me!" "Alkis!" "Right here!" " Good evening everyone" " Hello there!" "Let me introduce you to our friend." "This is William Arkoudos." " My name is Alkis Sozomenos." "Glad to meet you." "Come." "Sit." "I' ll be right back." "Good evening doctor." " Good evening!" "I' ll see you at the club." " Of course, doctor." " So, how do you feel young man?" " I' m very well." " Good evening, doctor." " Good evening." "I wanted to thank you for your help." " It was my duty." " I' d love to buy you a drink if you can spare the time." "Thank you." "I'll take a rain check." "Good night." "...and take care of yourself..." "Good evening." "And how does the government react to all these?" "I fear that with all the external turbulances the government's position is crucial." "Ôhe opposition envisions military triumphs." " As always..." " And is putting us pressure." "During the last cabinet, the issue of elections was brought up." "I stand." "50." "My last 160." "I see them." "I'll pass." "I'll pass." "My count..." "Let' see if you' re good enough..." "It doesn' t seem to be your lucky night." "The party has problems." "People are tired." "We need to rally to get their trust back." "Well..." "We also need young people." "Capable and well-respected people." " I see." " People like you, Aristidis." "And we will fully support you." "You do not seem excited." "On the contrary." "It' s a great honor..." "It' s just that..." "People on the island, think strange." "I don' t know if I, been a landlubber, could offer to..." " The people of Corfu already like you." "You are the best doctor of the island." "Maybe a good marriage would help even more." "It sure would." "You are not a kid anymore, to spend your time fooling around." "Cheers!" "Gendlemen, I will need a few chips." " How many?" " 1,000 francs." "1,000?" "I have a thoroughbred Arabian mare." "It's worth much more than that." "Nobody doubts that." "So... 500..." "And another 500." "That's 1,000." "900." "I'll pass." "I'm a bit more curious than that." "I'll see them." "Full house of checkers with jacks." "Four sevens." "Pitty I cannot ride." "You'll have to excuse me." "Damn luck." "We make our own luck, my count." "It will turn around." "Allow me madam." "Thank you." "Please." " My count" " Thank you" "You are leaving so soon?" "It is already late, my countess." "Thank you." "We had a lovely evening." "My warmest regards to Mr. Valsamis." "Certainly." " George..." " Thank you for everything." "We did not dance tonight." "It's too late for that now, isn' t it?" "It's never too late." "Stop with that." "You've spent the whole night preoccupied with ladies and political conversations." "Oh, come on Emily" "We were among so many people..." "As if my love for you is a secret to anyone." "George, I can' t take it anymore." "You are back." "Did you have a good time?" "How are you, George?" "I'm glad to see you." "Thank you for escorting Emily." "I was worried she would be lonely." "I didn' t do much." "Good night." "Good night, George." "Good night." "Do you want me to keep you company?" "I'm very tired." "Don' t hold it against me." "Time is up my count." "I have no more patience." "We'll work something out." " We will..." " Do you have the money?" "We both know it master that there is only one way." "You are finished." "The doctor..." "He holds all your notes in his drawer." "You are at his disposal." "He likes your Evlalia." "He wants her." "Give him Evlalia, and save yourselves." "What is the story with Handrinos coming here so often?" "This person has destroyed many people." "What does he want with you?" "Nothing." "What do you mean "nothing"?" "All these hours up there for nothing?" "He wants the money we owe him." "Are you happy now?" "We owe him?" "Countless interests over interest..." " Soon we will have to sell everything" " But how?" "She asks how..." "Are you blind woman?" "Can't you see what is going on?" "The expenses we have..." "Clothes, luxuries..." "Salaries..." "Spyro's debts that I pay every once in a while to keep him out of jail saving our family from disgrace." " Father, calm down" "These things don't happen from one day to the other." "Listen to him..." "You didn't do that well either, did you?" "All these years in Paris gone to waste." "Did you see what happened with the peasants?" "There is no hope..." "No hope anywhere..." " What about my dowry?" " Your dowry?" "Your realty?" "Your money?" " Your goodies..." "You think they'd last forever?" " You fool!" "You didn't consider our children!" "And it's fine about the boys." "But what about the girls, who will not be able to marry?" "Shut up!" "So long as I live the master of this house is me." "But father, she is right." "What's to become of us?" "Without a drowry, who would marry us?" "There is one way to settle everything..." "You, Evlalia We can all be saved, if you want it..." " If I want it?" "What am I supposed to do?" "The doctor..." "Has most of my notes in his drawer." "He is rich." "He will give me time to find the money." "All it takes is..." "Listen to me, Evlalia..." "He wants to marry you." "He becomes a member of our family, and everything is settled." "Father...." "How can you ask me something like that?" "As you wish, Evlalia..." "The right is on your side." "I would never compel you to do it!" "But..." "The necessity..." "The circumstances..." "Evlalia darling..." "Listen to me." "Me... your mother." "Don't throw your luck away." "I will not worry about you when I die." "No!" "I will not marry this man." "I can't!" "I will marry the doctor!" "One yes from you repairs everything, Evlalia..." "Don't let me be disgraced." "Isn't it unfair to sacrifice herself for us?" "You are thinking  about Alkis..." "Yes..." "My sweet girl..." "You are free to do as you wish." "I love him." "I'd like to see the doctor." "I'm count Ofiomahos." "Come in sir." "I bought this in France." "Nice colours." "Don't you agree?" " My doctor." " My count" "I'm sorry for the delay." "Please, sit down." "I was invited to Mr. Hrysovergis' house." "How is our minister?" "He insists I run as a candidate with his party." "Seriously?" "This is very honorary." " It is, indeed." "I feel I can really help my town." "I was born here." "All my property is here." " Even though some people call me a stranger..." " No, thank you." "So, should I wish you good luck?" "Thank you." "When I set my mind to something, I usually succeed." "Did Mr. Handrinos talk to you?" "Yes, of course he did." "Well?" "What is your answer?" "He told me that... you hold all of my notes." "And that I, Alexander Ofiomahos, owe you." "Did he talk to you about Evlalia?" "Yes, he did." "He told me you are interested." "I want her to be Mrs. Stergiotis." "This way our financial issues are immediately settled." "I will not be a stranger anymore." "I will be a member of your family." "Right?" "So..." "Give us your blessing." "My blessing?" "My blessing is useless, since Evlalia..." "My doctor, you are a clever man." "Forget about Evlalia." "She is not right for you." "Are you making fun of me, my count?" "On the contrary!" "I'm giving you my other daughter." "My Luisa." "She is my daughter too." "Á bud ready to bloom." "You are bargaining?" "I'm after everyone's interest." "Evlalia is not the right woman for you." "I'm her father." "I should know." "You see... everyone each girl has her personal folly..." "And my Evlalia, has her own." "You mean Alkis?" "Alkis Sozomenos?" "They've known each other since they were kids." "So, your answer is no..." "You rather have a sick person as you son in law..." "As you wish." "Not me..." "I wouldn't but without..." "How can I change her will?" "Give me your blessing, Mr. Alexandros." "and everything else will find its way." "Come here 15 days after our marriage, and you will see her happy." "I wish it was that simple." "It is that simple." "Evlalia will have anything she desires by my side." "Her happiness will be my life purpose." "You have my word." "How do you do?" "You pretend not to see me?" "It's been a long time." " Some other time." "I'm in a hurry." " In a hurry?" "You are a liar and dishonest too." "You owe everyone money!" "You think I don't know?" "That's why you don't come anymore." "That's why you leave me with no money to eat!" "Some count you are!" "Shame on you!" "Lady..." "To you, even love is a game... tought by a harmonious mind." "An unfading ornament of your beauty advancing your devine charms..." "When you are next to me, I feel I can conquer everything." "I can change the whole world around me." "What is wrong?" "Nothing." "You cannot fool me..." "Evlalia.." "I know what needs to be done." "Tomorrow..." "The count knows me." "He likes me." "I am sure he will not deny us." "Do you love me?" "Hold me tight, Alkis." "Hold me tight..." "What are you doing here?" "Stop it!" "I will burn everything down!" " You hear me?" " George!" "Stop him!" " Father, what are you doing?" " Stay away!" "You destroyed me!" "Get out of my sight!" "Father, calm down!" "Get out!" "Get away!" "Damn you!" "Father!" "In the name of God, father!" "Calm down!" "You'll have it your way." "I will marry him." "I cannot stand all this misery." "You have my blessing." "May all go well." "They will." "I am happy mother." "It's him." "Tassia!" "Tassia!" "Come in, Alkis." "My count." "Evlalia." "Sit down child." "Would you like something to drink?" "Tassia..." "Sit down." "How is your family?" "Your mother?" "Is she all right?" "She's fine and sends her regards." "Well..." "Evlavia and I for a long time now.." "Mr. Alexander, your daughter is the whole world to me." "Everything I've ever dreamed." "I know..." "I know..." "I will do everything in my power to make her happy." "I have plans for us and..." " I am sorry Alkis..." "What you ask is impossible." "Meaning?" "You shouldn't ask anything more." "Evlalia cannot be your wife." "But why?" "I do not understand!" " This is my answer." "And it is final." "Just a minute, my count." "Evlalia..." "We are over, Alkis." "What happened?" "Did I do something wrong?" "Did I say something..?" "Talk to me." "We are alone now." "What happened?" "Father..." "I will not agree, no matter what he says." "You are on my side, aren't you?" "Alkis... leave me alone go on without me." "how can you ask me such a thing?" "I won't leave you so long as I breath..." "Everyone expects me to save them." "Evlalia, look at me." "How can I refuse?" "We will deal with everything together." "You and I. Let me hear you say it." "Alkis!" "Stop it!" " No." "You stop it!" "No power in this world can keep us apart." "Can you hear me?" "Evlalia, tell him." "Father!" "Father..." "Send him away..." "Please" "Send him away!" "Eat something..." "Please, son..." "I will go away, mother." "Alkis..." "There's nothing for me here anymore." "I will write my professor in Munich." "He still waits for me to go work with him." "This is a good idea." "I don't want you to get sick again." " Mr.Valsamis wants to see you." " Me?" "He has called the notary for his will." "He wants you as a witness." "Hurry up." "I'll be right down." "He is dying." "He is leaving everything to Mrs. Emily." "So that she lives as she deserves." " How is Mrs. Valsamis?" "A woman like that was not for him, George." "She was tormented all these years in vain..." "Not even you know the treasure of this woman's heart even if she gives it all to you." "Don't make her suffer." "Today, September 24th, of the year 1904, in Corfu in front of two witnesses," "Mr. George Ofiomahos and Mr. Peter Athanatos, the will of Mr.Pericles Valsamis has been signed according to his latest volition" "It' s the exact text you dictated to me." "Don' t exhaust yourself." "The witnesses..." "It is now formal." "Mr. Valsamis, I wish you the best." "Madam..." "Gentlemen..." "Thank you very much." "Peter..." "It is the poem of Lucretius" "I translated it these last days" "Well, death to us is nothing." "It doesn't even touch us, since, as proven the essense of the mind is mortal" "and yet something tells me that the soul does not die when the body dies" "It seems you want to live even when you are dead." "My friends, I do not believe in eternal life." "But now..." "I hesitate confronted with this certainty..." "I wonder, will you walk the path of happiness?" "I wish it with all my heart." "George..." "Peter..." "Thank you." "Thank you for everything." "But now I need to be left alone." "Excuse me." "Let' s go." "Peter, that will be all for today." "Don' t go." "Don' t go." "My life is mine ours..." "And it will always be like this moment." "Things are hard." "It will all be settled, specially now with Evlalia's marriage." "It's not a marriage." "It's a sacrifice." "For our sake." "You never know." "Maybe that's for her best." "Alkis is a sick man." "Evlalia loves him." "She is marrying Stergiotis only to pay our family debt." "George..." "How come you never asked me to help?" "I would really be happy to do it." "And maybe it's not too late." "I would never ask you that and you know it." "No one would ever know." "If one day I found myself in your place wouldn't you help me?" "Money..." "These money..." "Aristidis' victory is certain." "All the island will support Ofiomahos' son in law." "No doubt about that." "You will remember my brother in law for the new position appointments Minister." "Won't you?" "Consider it done, doctor." "You know how deeply I respect the historical Ofiomahos' family." "Well, when that time comes we' ll see..." "What did he give you?" " Nothing!" "Too young and too beautiful to be a widow." "It's up to you." " Who would blame you?" " Stop it!" "You have no respect?" "Why did you stop?" "It is such a lovely melody!" "How are you?" "Days go by..." "One way or another they go by" "I got a letter from Munich today." "What is he saying?" "I'm afraid he is not taking a very good care of his health." "He is working too hard." "He is writing a book." "What about Evlalia?" "How is she doing?" "Stand by her, George." "She deserves to be happy." "Can I keep it? I see you two are having fun." " How are you, George?" " Good evening Aristidis." "Where were you?" "You are late." "A man like me never takes a break." "A have no time to taste this paradise." "My marriage is the best thing I've ever done." "You should start dressing up." "I'd rather stay home tonight." "You' re feeling sick?" "I' m just not in the mood." "I didn't marry a beautiful and gracious woman to keep her out of peoples' sight!" "Go get dressed." "What is it Stella?" "Mr. Handrinos left this for you this evening." "Thank you." "All your notes are now in my hands." "I bought them at low prices." "Now George, really." "What has your father been doing all these years?" "Well." "I will give you a loan." "A long term one." "Payable in small installments." "The situation will soon be corrected." "You need to talk about this with my father." "We are invited to Kallergis' house tonight." "Do you want to come?" "Thank you, Aristidis." "Some other time." "How long do we have to wait for him?" "I'm doing you a great favour, sister." "Here he is!" "Here he is!" " Hello there!" " Thank you." " Let' s go." " Just a minute!" "What time will you bring her back?" "We will not be late." "Let' s go." "Fine... 18... 19... 20." "Enough with patience." "20 notifications, 20 trials at a row." "The peasants won't know what hit them." "Aristidis, do whatever you feel is needed." "But I' m afraid they are now protected by law." "George has misinformed you." "You think I'm paying the lawyers for nothing?" "But what I do not understand is why your son looks down on everything." "There are all these needs." "What does he do?" "Shouldn' t he be working?" "George should work?" "Why not?" "Privileges and titles are over." "They do not put food on the table." "You need to understand it." "There will either be some order in here, or your debts will eat you up." "Sign here." "Who?" "Me?" "You, my master." "Your son in law should be untraceable." "He is running for deputy." "And constrain your young daughter." "Everybody is talking about us because of her." "He is talking about Louisa..." "With William..." "Arkoudis' son." "What about them?" "They are friends." "I' m aware of it." "Arkoudis will sent his son to London, to take over his business." "Are you aware of that?" "Aristidis!" " How are you Spyros?" " I' m working on it." "I just wanted to remind you..." " I' m all ears." " Well..." "Now that you' ll be a member of the parliament... about that position wherever." "I don' t mind..." "You  you are one of us." "Aren't you?" "But of course!" "I talked to the Minister." "We' ll work something out." "Given of course that people vote correctly." "I do my best for that." "Peasants love me." "They trust my word." "You are the best." "What are you doing in the darkness?" "Hiding from the world." "Why?" "What happened?" "You pretend you do not know?" "All I had left was my reputation... and you two intend to ruin this too..." "Who?" "Me?" "What have I done?" "What have you done?" "Everybody is talking about us because of you!" "You are not to leave this house again!" " Do you hear me?" " I can't take this any longer!" "I' m suffocating!" "Look there!" "It's the count's son." "Good evening." " Good evening." " Welcome." "May I sit?" "It' s up to you." "It' s an antique." "My mother's." "Sit down." "Cut." "Did you take a tranquillizer last night?" "Like every night..." " The dose I suggested?" " Double dose." "I cannot sleep, doctor." "Take a deep breath." "I see..." "The health of your body is perfect." "I' m sure your troubles are psychological." "You women have a peculiar psychosomatic functioning." "Maybe it is because you men have a peculiar way of treating us." "Dear Mrs. Valsamis," "It's a pity..." "A woman like you, torturing herself like that." "I advise you to start going out again." "I' m not in a mood for anything." "Give it a try." "You can start with my political bureau." "Á beautiful and strong presence like yours, would give another touch to the election atmosphere." "Thank you, doctor." "I' m always at your disposal." "For whatever you may need." "Evlalia!" "Did you see this?" "The project I told you about." "The pig as the most appropirate animal for the biological experiments of modern science." "The Medical Institute of Paris published the important scientific memorandum of the prime doctor from Corfu, Mr. Stergiotis." "Are you with me?" "Yes, Aristidis." "I' m glad." "It' s not every day that greek scientists' works are published abroad." "Here." "You don't care at all, do you?" "I' m sorry, Aristidis." "My mind is preoccupied...." "The problems of Ofiomahos' family are not the center of the world." "Face it." "They just brought a letter for you." "The minister's invitation." " Hey!" " Leave him!" "Come here, you!" " You' re a good boy, aren't you?" " Yes." "What will you be when you grow old?" " A doctor." " Give me five!" "Get out of there!" "Don' t bother the lady!" "Stella!" " Buy him some candy." " Thank you." " Say thank you" " Thank you" "Come here, you!" "Take this." "Now go to your mother." "You do not like children, do you?" "You prefer the needlework your piano..." "Let' s go to bed." "It' s late." "I'm coming down." "Your indifference about everything makes me furious." "But when we are alone  I feel so powerless in front of your beauty." "I like you a lot, Evlalia." "A lot..." "You feel it, don't you?" "Don't you?" "I do not love you, Aristidis." "But I'm your wife." "I know it." "You keep in your drawer the letters he sends to George and his mother." "Are you that sick?" "All these make me sick." "Alexander..." "Louisa is not upstairs." "And some of her things are missing..." "What have you done to me, damn you?" "Louisa!" "Louisa!" "She' s gone." "She is gone!" "Damn her!" "You, damn mother!" "It is all your fault!" "She took after your family!" "Dishonest people!" "The most dishonest one in the country." "William is an honest kid." "He will marry her." "Why are you looking at me like that?" "What do you want from me?" "What is it that you ask?" "Why are you looking at me?" "Nikiforos Kliris" "Giorensetto" "Michael" "Ofiomahos" "Eugene" "Ofiomahos" "What do you want from me?" "My Louisa..." "My Louisa..." "Damn..." "He' s here." "Go!" "I said, go!" "You asked for me." "Why are you tormenting me?" "Why don't you come anymore?" "Am I worthless to you?" "Emilly, it's not that." "Then what is it?" "What are you afraid of?" "It's only you and I now." "Everybody is talking to me about you, as if we are already married." "I wish you were not rich." "What does that have to do with us?" "You know what they will all say after the marriage." "That the undone Ofiomahos married to Valsami's money." "The problem is my money?" "The problem is what people will say?" "Is this your problem?" "Emily..." "You are not telling me the truth, George." "Let' s end it here." "It is pointless..." "You never loved me." "You only wanted to have fun." "Me, being next to someone like Valsaimis, weak and sick..." "Who wouldn't be upset or get in the way..." "That' s how you want me." "And now you pretend to be ashamed because I'm rich..." "You never loved me." "Admit it." "You are right, Emily." "I never loved you." "And now you want to leave me?" "Is that what you want?" "To go away?" "Is that what you want?" "All right then, go!" "Go, you ungrateful skunk!" "Go!" "Pretending to be the proud Ofiomahos, when you sold your own sister!" "Beggar!" "Will you be late?" "I'll be back as soon as possible." "You always say that, and you are always late." "What will I do by myself?" "Business can't wait." "But when I'm back..." "I want you here." "In bed..." "Do you?" "You brat!" "Good morning, Mr. Spyros." "They are not home." "I know." "My brother in law wants some party documents he left in his drawer." "Come in then." "Do you want some help maybe?" "No, no." "You can go." "He is not coming." "He is not coming..." "Call Mr.Stergiotis, at once." "Stergiotis!" "Stergiotis!" "Vote for Aristidis Stergiotis!" "Aristidis, your victory is certain." "Tonight's political rally, will give the final answer to our opponents." "You've done a great job yourself." "You have efficiently supported my election campaing." "You deserve it, Aristidis." "Don' t forget!" "We have high expectations of you." "Cheers!" "Maybe it is time to ask for a Ministry..." "Why not?" "Stergiotis is no ordinary man, gentlemen." "We' ll see..." "The island's problems come first, of course." " You' re always measured, Aristidis." " That is why he is efficient." "Congradulations for your husband, Mrs. Stergiotis." " Mr. Likouresis" " Mr. Stergiotis" "Mrs. Valsamis!" "Dear doctor." "Good luck." "Thank you very much." "Your support is valuable." "It' s only natural I would do anything possible for you." "George, I can' t take it any longer." "Let' s get out of here." "We should be going." "We must not let the voters wait." "Yes." "It is time." "Let' s go." "People can't wait to see you." " Is your speech ready, doctor?" " Ready." "Gentlemen!" "Let' s go!" "Let us get going too." "Spyros, I feel very tired." "I will stay home." "Go, Spyros." "I will keep Evlalia company." " Is there anything wrong?" " No, everything is fine." "Go." "Mrs. Stergiotis is not coming?" "Will I have the honour of being escorted by our future member of the parliament?" "Stergiotis!" "Stergiotis!" "Stergiotis!" "Forgive me, Evlalia." "Forgive my weakness... my egoism..." "Forgive me." "It's not your fault, George." "It's not your fault." "Alkis, my love!" "Welcome!" "Good to be back, mother." "Evlalia..." "George!" "Why are you here?" "Relax, mother." "Everything is fine." "Did Aristidis tell you something?" "Like what?" "Well..." "He is about to be elected, while we our family is disgraced." "Don't worry, mother." "Aristidis has other priorities right now." "He doesn' t know what he is doing anymore." "He respects no one." "Father?" "He spends all day in the room upstairs." "He barely eats anything." "What are we going to do, Evlalia?" "So, did you find Arkoudis?" "I found him." "And what did he say?" "His son will go to London." "We already know that." "What else?" "And that he is too young, and will be very bussy there." "So, he said no." "He says he does not interfere." "Maybe..." "If William still wants her when he's back..." "He said no..." "Son of a bitch." "And his brat." "He understands that postponment is not good." "And yet..." "He is willing to compensate Louisa in a way." "Some money, to ensure her future." "Do they think my daughter is a whore?" "First they dishonor her  and now they are paying her!" "Who do these people think they are?" "Who do they think they are?" "Mimis" "Did you say anything to my father?" "Of course not!" "We were talking about something else." "Did you find the money?" "Things are very serious." "Stergiotis is furious with your signature." "So he will take it to the end." "Dear God..." "In a couple of days the bank will protest the forged note, and will send it to the district attorney," "And then what?" "Then you will not get out easily." "There are harsh penalties for that." "Maybe you could..." "I will pay you back as soon as I am appointed a position." "There is no hope?" "There is no hope." "Why do you do that?" "Why do I do what?" "To whom?" "To yourself." "Because everything is a lie." "Lies and betrayals." "What are you doing there?" " Where is the box with your jewelry?" " Your father has the few that are left." "Do you have any money?" " I'll pay you back." " Where would I found them?" "I'm going to jail mother." "I'm finished." "What did you do, Spyros?" "I'll go find Louisa." "She can ask Arkoudis' son." "He will give me the money." " What are you talking about?" "Get money from him?" " I'm about to be destroyed, mother!" "Do you understand?" " Louisa!" " What happened?" " What about William?" " Don't talk!" "Case closed." "Nobody ever left this house." "Nobody." "So, he did it..." " He left her and went away." " Shut up!" "Are you trying to kill me?" "My love..." "Leave her!" "A fine mess she has created..." "She doesn't understand a thing!" "Nothing at all!" "It' s all your fault." "What did you say?" "You heard me." "Spyros!" "What have you done?" "He had it coming." "Didn't you hear the way he talked to me?" "You have a visitor." "Not now." "Tell them..." "You can go, Stella." "OK." "Good evening, Evlalia." "Alkis!" "You are back..." "You are here..." "I got scared there." "I came back to see you." "I am so excited to see you..." "Are you well?" "I kept myself well for you." "You know it." "Before I leave..." "I wanted to make sure you're happy." "I'm Stergiotis' wife." "I want you to promise me, that you will try..." "I will only be calm if you are happy." "I promise..." "I will always love you." "Always!" "My love." "My only love..." "Let us all go on strike!" "For our right to employment!" "Three of our brothers were fired from Dessila's factory!" "General strike!" "Viva the Labour Association!" "Are you all right?" "Do you need some help?" "Aristidis!" "Get dressed..." "We have to go to your parents' house." "May God rest his soul." "My count." "Welcome!" "Sit down." " Can I get you anything?" " No, thank you." "The count?" "He'll be right down." "Aristidis, if you don't mind my saying about our Spyros did you do anything about his appointment?" "I know I might be embarassing you, but you see, it will be very important to our Spyros." "I cat tell." "Louisa!" "Look who's here." "How are you sister?" "Aristidis.." "How do I look?" "Is this red good on me?" "She's been through a lot." "Evlalia knows about it." "You are here?" "We weren't expecting you." "Did you treat him anything?" "I asked..." "This is not the time." "Why not?" "What is wrong, Aristidis?" "You don't seem well." "I have bad news." " Spyros..." " What about him?" "What did he do this time?" "He wants money, maybe?" "They found him in your cottage." "With a gun in his hand." "He committed suicide..." " My child!" " Be strong mother" "I am responsible for the autopsy." "I will have to sign the documents, as a doctor and as a relative." "My condolences." "Why?" "Tell me." "Why?" "He couldn't find any help." "Stergiotis had testified that the signature on the notes was not his." "That was it..." "That dishonourable son of mine..." "Had he no respect?" "For his name... and me." "A good thing he did." "Spyros died... he flew away" "he ran away" "he escaped me" "They can't catch him now!" "He killed himself!" "He killed himself!" "I want you to promise me that you'll try." "I will only be calm if you' re happy." "Shall we go?" 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