"THE INITIATION" "Be careful!" "Behave!" "Stop that!" "You must excuse her, Master." "It's the heat." "That's all." "Good morning!" "I'm Ursula." "Do you remember me?" "Yes." "Good morning, Ursula." "Of course you've changed in three years." " Roger!" " Come on, your mother's waiting for you." "Let me embrace you." "Was it a pleasant journey?" " Yes, mama." " How did your pants get dirty?" "It just happened, the dog did it." "I'll get a cloth." "You'll never change, Roger." "When things get dirty, you're always first." " It just happens at that age." " I wasn't dirty." "You weren't either." "Give me that." "I'll clean it myself." "Purity of heart begins with one's clothing." "Don't forget." "Clothes and shoes." "Good morning." "It's Mr. Frank." " You remember Mr. Frank?" " No." "He's a friend of your father's." "Come on." "Everything's ready." "Then, if you have time, you'll do some stargazing." "Like Aunt Margarite?" "How many times have I told you to be quiet?" "You shouldn't be joking with adults at your age." " Hello, Roger!" " Hello!" "No, not on the mouth." "Do like me." "Close your eyes." "Don't move, listen." " Do you hear?" " No." "Stay still." "Don't you hear their sound?" "They're all around us." "They're whispering." "Listen." "Now do you hear them?" "Come and help me, Miss?" "Mrs. Muller!" "We picked them for you." "No, they're not washed." "My husband." "You'll find he's changed, right?" "Good morning, Mr. Muller!" "One moment." "Let's go." "Good morning, Master Roger!" "Sit up straight!" "Keep your hands on the table!" "How many times must I tell you?" "Why do you tell us all the time?" "Mr. Frank always has his hand under the table." "It's an American custom." "It's considered good manners for them." "The Americans don't know what "good manners" means." " Thank you, Helene." " When is Papa coming?" "He has a mountain of work." "He'll come in a few days." "And Elisa's fiancé?" "He should be arriving with her, I don't know." "What is your future son-in-law like?" "He's a second lieutenant in the Aeronautica Militare." " That's dangerous." " Yes." "But he comes from an excellent family." "Helene!" "Thank you." "Look!" "Elisa sent me a picture." "They are so beautiful together." "They seem very much in love." "I know." "It looks like a postcard to me." "Enough, Berthe!" "Say good night to everyone and then go to bed." "Kate!" "It's early mama, I want to stay with Roger a while." "I said to bed!" "No discussion!" "Kate!" "It's not fair." "Miss..." "Please take this little girl." "See that she says her prayers, and then goes to bed immediately." "Of course, my lady." "Let's go!" " Alright, Becky, come on." " Don't call me Becky, my name is Berthe." "Put your hand over your mouth." "Mama, may I..." "First of all; before speaking, you must stop yawning." "It seems incredible, I must tell him everything." "Mama, may I go?" "I'm sleepy." "Yes, say good night to your aunt and Mr. Frank." "Children should be treated like children, as long as possible." "Good night." " Good night, Roger." " Good night." "Good night." "Go right to sleep." "No thinking about anything." "How are your solar observations going?" "Right now you can see eruptions of unprecedented violence!" "I've never seen such strong, repetitive eruptions!" "I'm sure you're not following what I'm talking about." "Years that end with seven or multiples of seven  are always warm." " I'm not sleepy, are you?" " I am." "Can I stay here a while?" "But no talking." "Good night." "Sleep well." "Do you think Aunt Marguerite is beautiful?" "Yes." "The other day, Helene was talking about her and said:" "Being a virgin at her age isn't normal." "She's never been engaged?" "No, she's afraid of men." "Mama says so." "And Mr. Frank?" "Mr. Frank...?" "He's nice!" "But his head's always in the clouds." "And he's ugly." "Helene... is she the one who served at the table?" "Yes, why?" "I only wanted to know." "What is that?" "What have you got there?" "Nothing." "I know what it is, want me to say it?" " No!" " Kate told me about it." " The English woman?" " Yes, she's really nice." " There are a lot of women in the house." " A lot." "I can't stand them." "Ah ha!" "There you are!" "What are you doing in bed with your brother?" "Aren't you ashamed?" "What are you thinking about?" "I'll never get to sleep." "I'll never go back to him again." "I turned away and I ran." "I resisted heroically." "You're a heroine." "It's so hot." " You could at least thank me." " Thank you." "How is your husband?" "Is he any better?" "He can't get it up." "Then what use is a man?" " It seems like you like him a lot." " That's the problem." "If I didn't love him, I wouldn't suffer." "You'll succeed with someone else?" "I don't know what to say." "I don't believe in that." "Now what are they talking about?" "Mrs. Muller's husband." "I saw him yesterday in the woods." " What was he doing?" " I'm not sure." "Don't make me pray to the Holy Virgin... and all the Saints." "If you can't go on a pilgrimage, you'll find someone to replace him." "No." "Look up there." "There are three beauties." "Grazie, Graziella and Graziola." "What are you doing, ladies?" "Getting some water... some air?" " Is it refreshing?" " I'll have a little wine, please?" "No answer, beautiful?" "Hey!" "Are you asleep?" "Come here." "Come on." "They're from around here." "They go to our church." "I've seen them before." "Hey there!" "Does my pisser interest you?" "Careful, toad!" "It appears to have died!" "If you don't mind, mouse man, I could bring it to life!" " Would I mind?" " I wouldn't mind, but perhaps Ursula does!" "Ursula!" "We don't know what Ursula looks like, we only know her by her ass!" "Maybe that will refresh your memory!" " It's Papa!" " He's here with Elisa!" " Hi, Papa." " Angel." "Hi, baby, hi." "First go and wash." "I've told you a thousand times." " Not even a hug?" " You're covered in dust." " Not in front of the children." " Hello, Roger." " You've grown." " Yes, Papa." "Very good." "My dear Elisa, you're looking beautiful." " Hello Berthe." " Hello." "Good morning, Elisa." "Good morning." " You look good, Mama." " It's true." "The weather has invigorated me." "How was your trip?" "It's a pleasure by car." "How go things at the factory?" "Bad." "These are difficult times." "Hopefully they'll pass quickly." "Look..." "Papa's samples." "Take a look at these competing products." "I have a catalogue." "They offer decorations and medals at incredible prices, you know." "I don't know what I'll do." "Take a look." "You could produce more  or make lower quality products." "Maybe even sell abroad." "It seems that this obscure factory produces the famous St. Catherine of Sienna." " Even German medals." " That's not right!" "Not to mention decorative cord." "I proposed it be used by the cavalry." "I've got a spare in the shed." "Roland says that aviation needs more." "Aviation is a new branch of the army." "It's a small market, with no future." "If war doesn't start quickly, my feet will be in the air." " Then sales..." " Guaranteed." "Lunch is served." "Let's have lunch." "He who makes military medals in peace time eats stale bread." " That beast." " Why do you say beast?" "He's the one who threw me after only three weeks of marriage." "I wanted to become a general but I had to retire because of my leg." "Since then, I've tried to restore my military rank." "We hope you make it." "We all hope, it's been ten years since I've spoken of that war." "That beast." "This year will explode." "The fire is coming." "How do you know?" "The sun is never wrong." "Good..." "You were peeking." "It's not paradise, I'm only happy with you." " Do you go to confession?" " No." "I don't." "I do." "But I never tell everything to Father Gabriel." "God knows you lied." "God." "What do you think He thinks of me?" "Who is Father Gabriel?" "Carry me on your back." "He's a Capuchin monk of a monastery near here." "He always goes barefoot." "Even in winter!" " Come on, I'll show you something." " What will I see?" "Come on, don't ask." "I discovered this by accident." "Be careful." " We're here." " Where?" "The confessional." "Listen." "Can you hear?" "It's a wife making confession." "Mrs. Muller." "What else?" "Any other penance?" "No." "We have too much work." "It's always entertaining, I'm going." " Where are you going?" " It's late for me." "I'm going." "You can stay." "Sometimes it's funny." "Go in peace." "Forgive me Father, I have sinned." "Have you sinned in thought or deed?" "In thought." " So it is." " Yes, Father." "Speak, I'm listening." "It's stronger than I am." "I can't free myself of certain images." "Images of a carnal sin?" "They are images of men." "They're workers on the farm." "Last time..." " Even the image of a child." " A child?" "What child?" "My nephew." "Since he arrived, I keep thinking of him." "I thought of him while taking a bath on Sunday." "The warm water arouses me." "I imagine the smell of his body   the touch of his body." "One day I saw him naked, I realized that he had become a man." "He was standing in front of me." "I don't know why..." "We embraced..." "And we kissed." "Then, with his mouth..." "Then I ran desperately." "I haven't seen him in many days." "I've felt unclean since then." "Yes... what else?" "Several times I looked in the mirror while naked." "And with my hand..." "You were always alone?" "Yes." "No, no." "Do you know the governess?" "I can tell it gives you no pleasure, confessing this." "Roger!" "It's Roland!" "Good morning, Roland." "Thank you." "Come on." "Let's go in." " Mama, can I come down?" " Later, I told you." "This is my brother, Roger." "He did something stupid, and he's a louse." "This time of year, they are very prickly." "On your knees!" "Ten lashes." "Don't cry, Roger." "It was nothing." "They did it out of boredom." "There's no other way for them to have fun." "You can think about your aunt's confession." "You?" " Does it still sting?" " Yes." "If you want, I can put a little cream on it." "No, I'm feeling better." " You saw Helene?" " Yes, poor thing." " Who is doing that?" " It's a mystery." "I don't know." " Really?" " It's the same story every night." " It's a man?" " Of course." "I'm sure it's a man." "And what are they doing?" "They're..." "They're..." "Go to bed." "Get going..." "before another catastrophe happens." "Pardon me Roger, I need to use the bathroom." "Do the stars interest you?" "Yes." "You can't see very well tonight." "It's too cloudy." "And the sun?" " Is it true what you said?" " Of course." "Theory says that solar activity determines our behaviour." "At least it influences us." "When eruptions occur,   people become impulsive." "It's just the opposite for some others." "We believe that we control events." "But it's the sun that determines them." " What is carnal sin?" " It can be many things, Roger." " War, for example?" " Yes." "Exactly." "Mr. Frank?" " Were you frustrated at my age?" " Yes." "Did you have the impression that, without exception, everything is bad?" "You were always at risk of being punished?" "To tell the truth..." "I feel like that now." "Good night." "Good night." "Attention!" "At ease." "Approach!" "What's your name, soldier?" "Take off your clothes!" "Just as I suspected , you're a woman!" "What are you doing here?" " I've come for you, I want to be yours." "So you are a little animal." "Did you get a good look?" "I came down to the kitchen for a glass of water, and what do I find?" "I bow to you Master." "What will you tell your parents when they find out?" "Oh, no!" "No." "Don't say anything." "First you spy on your aunt's confession." " Now you eavesdrop on your parents?" " No, please." "Maybe you should come to the casino with me?" "No." "Please don't say anything." "I'll do whatever you want, Mr. Romano." "Do you mean that?" "Whatever you want, Mr Roland." "Give my car a good shine." "Every inch of it." "Hello, Adolphe." " Helene." " Huh?" "I've got something in my hair." "Can you get it out?" "Show me." "What are you doing, are you crazy?" "Let me go, Adolphe!" "You're crazy, what are you doing?" "Just calm down." "Help me, Master Roger!" "Release me." "Get me out of here!" "Quickly!" "Wait... just a minute!" "Just wait a bit, there's no need to rush!" "Do it like that." "Get out of here!" "Get out!" "Get out!" "Hey..." "Master." "How are you doing?" "You manicure your nails." "Such beautiful hands." "What beautiful hands you have." "It's a pleasure to watch you driving." "While you're eating..." "You do everything perfectly." "For example, I hate to see men with a finger up their nose." "I would never be able to marry someone who has such a habit." "I'll never allow my children to do it." "This morning, a maid fell in a manure pile." "She was completely dirty." "Everywhere." "Her breasts... her hair." "She smelled disgusting!" "Excuse me, Mama." "When will you let me talk about such things?" "When you're older." "These aren't clean, Roger." "So they're not." "You didn't clean them." "How can I wear these boots?" "You're right, they're a little shitty." "Roger!" "Where did you learn that word?" "Mama, would you like to know who I surprised last night?" "He was listening at the door to your room." " What?" " Yes, in the middle of the night." "Roger..." "Go, I don't want to see you!" "Do you understand?" "Go!" "We educated our daughters, but he   he's hopeless." "I don't know what to do." "Punishment doesn't help anything." "How is it possible for two people like us to create such a specimen?" " I'm desperate." " I know what he needs." "I would give him a few days in my company." "He would taste discipline." "Isn't that right, sweetheart?" "Right?" "Sweetheart!" "My heart  trembles like a rose." "And as his tongue slides  into my ass  I start to come." "Oh, Master Roger." "It was you." "I thought it was someone else." "Come on, I'll get some cold water." "Sometimes in the ass, sometimes on the head." "That's life." " Are women always so hurtful?" " Often." " Often men as well." " In what way?" "You can't guess?" "I'm finished, Ursula." "Look how beautiful it is." "Good morning, Master." "Would you like a taste?" "Where are you going?" "Good morning, Master." "It must be today, today or never." "Gustavo!" "Gustavo!" "The saddle is ready!" "Gustavo!" "Why are you praying again?" "Gustavo!" "Did you hear what I said?" "I was waiting in the stables." "Who is it?" "Oh, it's you, Master." "Gustavo." "You're still there." "Finish up." "Let's go, Gustavo!" "You've got to help!" "If you don't hurry, we'll have to say prayers for you!" "Gustavo!" "What are you doing, Master Roger?" "Are you crazy, Master?" "Let go of me." "You're hurting me!" "There, no!" "No..." "What are you trying to do!" "You're a devil, Master!" "Wait!" "That's it..." "Yes, yes..." "Yes, Master!" "It's war!" "War has broken out!" "Germany has declared war!" "It's war!" "War!" "They've started the war!" " The newspaper has the latest news!" " Let me see." " I want to see it." " Look..." "Germany declares war with France." "To tell the truth, it's about time it started." " They say it will be a big war." " Don't joke." "I hope that it will take at least a year." " Imagine that." " We'll fight for a year." " Will you return to the factory?" " Yes, with the utmost speed!" "Have you been called up, Mr. Frank?" "No." "I suffer from asthma." "How unfortunate." " To victory!" " To victory!" "Yes, yes, but in no hurry." " To victory!" " To victory!" "To victory!" "END OF PART ONE" "PART TWO" "Good evening, Master Roger." "It's terrible." "I may never see you again." " Will you wait?" " How can you ask me that?" "I'll wait until the end of the world." "I'll carry a picture of you next to my heart." "Be careful up there." " I want you to be proud of me." " Yes." "Behave yourself." "Don't take unnecessary risks." "Go in peace." " See you soon..." " Goodbye!" "Master Roger, can you help me?" "What do I need to do?" "Your mother has decided to rearrange the house." "Why?" "Maybe she's afraid now." "Be careful." "Master..." "I'm working." " I'm helping you." " Liar." "You're not helping me at all." "You're molesting me." "Removing a woman's clothes is very complicated." "A gentleman must have respect for a maiden's lingerie." "It requires delicacy." "Like this..." "This is the first time I've seen you naked, Master." "Not bad." "Not bad at all." "Just a moment!" "We should make love all the time." " Why don't we, Ursula?" " I've asked myself that." "It's hard to imagine." "It would be wonderful." "Ursula, I want to marry you." "I love you." "You're off to a bad start." "Why?" "If you talk like that with all the girls, you'll never have a comfortable life." "I do love you, that's the truth." "My mother tells me that's how it should be." "Your skin..." "I want to touch you everywhere." "You're so sweet." "I'm sure that I love you." "Your skin is very soft, too." "You're gentle." "You're honest." " Honest?" "You think I'm honest?" " Yes." "Was it your first time?" "Yes." "I'll never forget my first time, I can tell you." "Your shirt's torn." " Did you do it?" " Yes." " With whom?" " I'm not telling you." " You did it with Kate?" " No." "Not with Kate." "What are you waiting for?" "Mama's talking to Father Gabriel." "Come on." "My husband was my dream." "Now he's my nightmare." "At first... he was a normal man." "But soon he became something radically different." " Radically different?" " I don't know how to describe it..." "It's like a hellish dream." "He become's a ghost of his former self." "Then he forces me... into... position." " Do you understand, Father?" " What type of position?" "To face a particular way." "I see..." "Well... do you derive pleasure?" "How can I say this?" "Yes... in a certain way." "To be honest, I think it's only human." " Should I do it if it happens again?" " Yes." "Some of these things..." "I can't do with my husband." "I feel so humiliated." "Should I look for a person ..." "A person for whom this ..." "A person who specializes in this?" "No." "You know..." "Forgive me." "There are three reasons." "First, adultery is prohibited, so it's not possible  for your husband to be with another." "You must maritally satisfy him." "And secondly  you should be able to please your husband   as a woman,   in accordance with your marital responsibilities,   a little more than you currently do." "And then thirdly, you must forgive him." "A time of war such as this   is a test of love and fidelity to one's husband." "You must have the courage to comply with his carnal demands." "What's going on?" "Roger!" "Get over here!" "Roger, I told you to come here." "Now that you only have one man around here, what will you do to me?" " Did I surprise you?" " Yes." "Then excuse me." " You didn't use to come here, Miss." " I know." "I was afraid." " But there's no danger now." " Why not?" "Because the men have all gone to war." "Are you afraid of men?" " All women are afraid." " Why?" "Because..." "Because of..." "Just because." "Catch!" "A gift for you." "So then..." "I've heard nice things about you." " Who told you?" " I think you know." "No, tell me." "They say that you've secretly been doing things with the maid." "Some things?" "Like what?" " Do you know who I really like?" " Me?" "Want to see?" " How's it going?" " Everything's fine." "Everything's fine." "I saw the minister." "We need a little time, but I'll manage." " How long will you be staying?" " I must return to the factory Monday morning." "Have you mobilized any more workers?" "Only those available." "I thought about hiring women, it costs less." " How's everything here, dear?" " Ah... it's idyllic." "Look!" "The newspaper has a picture of Romano!" "He's downed another plane." " That makes three!" " It's true." " He's like a handsome angel." " Yes." "The uniform suits him well." "Aviation is a miracle." "Metal which is lifted into the air." "Look!" "He has a medal made by my Papa." "It's true." "With such men the war will be over soon." "Let's hope that it lasts a while longer." "Mama... why is it being fought, this war?" "Well..." "Because..." "Because it is." "Ask your father, he knows what to tell you." "Papa?" "Can you explain it to me?" " You can blame the Germans." " Why, what happened?" " Many things..." " What, for example?" "I'll tell you tomorrow." "It's getting late." "Do you know, Aunt...?" "Do you know what caused this war?" "No, no one told me." "I think that men just like to fight and kill." "And you, would you like to fight?" "No, no..." "I feel fine right here." "What do you see?" "What are they doing?" "You look." "Go on." "Cuckoo!" "Roger!" "Do you have a final wish?" "Is there a parent or anyone else?" " No." " No... then you're alone." "This is the end of the line, madam." "I hope you'll be brave." "Show me how to die a woman." "Prepare yourself for execution." "I'll put on your blindfold now." "You won't see how death will come." "Platoon!" "Prepare to fire!" "Ready!" "Oh!" "Roger!" " Roger!" " Don't be upset, Mama." "I saved your life." "Why does my nephew behave like that?" " For love, without a doubt." " And my sister is happy." "Evidently." "What goes on in the minds of men?" "It's a mystery." "Good evening, dear aunt." "Roger!" "What are you doing on my bed?" " I just wanted a good night kiss." " Of course, I'll kiss you." "Now go." "I wanted a kiss like the one you gave me when I was a child." "Get out of here right now, or I'll call your mother." " Don't get angry." " I said get out." "I hear footsteps." "What shall I do?" "I don't want him to find me like this." "Open up, Marguerite." "It's me, I want to talk to you." " That's not possible at this hour." " I've written something." " What?" " A poem." "If you want, you can recite it through the door." " Will you listen?" " Yes, I promise." "Among all the souls that have amazed me   and the galaxies that I rove,   Marguerite my darling..." "Are you still a virgin, Aunt?" "I no longer am." "I adored you so much... when I was a child." "It's here, it's here at last." "Ah... you love music." "And medicine." " Do you enjoy these pornographic pictures?" " How can I say this... yes." " A little." " More than the sun?" "What kind of question is that?" "When you learn you can spend Saturday nights in a brothel  in this country   I'm sure you'll give thanks to the war." "Why don't you go to bed with women?" "It's so easy." "Yes... for you." "What a lovely vision you are." "Come in." "Nothing going on down the hall?" "Not since the start of the war." "It's neither my father, nor Mr. Frank." "Nor is it you, Master." " Then who could it be?" " In my opinion, Mr. Muller." "He always had an enormous erection." " His wife says he can't do it any more." " But he can do it with another woman." "But things are quiet now." "Yes, Master Roger." "Now things are too quiet." "Why did you decide to come at this hour?" "No reason." "I thought perhaps some tea..." "You know what I need." "I can't sleep." "Good night, Helene." "Did you do it with Kate?" "Yes." " How was it?" " Very nice." "Did she tell you?" "Yes." "She told me you did it with Ursula." "And Ursula told me you did it with Helene." " Is it true?" " Yes." "Then you did it with everyone." "Almost." "Even with Aunt Marguerite?" "Yes, but not completely." " But you will do it?" " Who knows?" "Oh, look who's coming." " Do your feet hurt?" " Yes, with these tight boots." " Sit down, I'll take them off." " Okay." " Aren't you hot?" " Yes." " Then why don't you get undressed?" " You're right, I'm going to get changed." "No!" "You can do it here." "That way, I can help you." "In the barn?" "Sure." "Why not?" "All the horses are naked." "You've really changed a lot." "What are you doing?" "Roger!" "Leave me alone!" "Are you crazy?" "It's how the first inhabitants of Earth were." " But we aren't the first!" " And if we were on a desert island?" "We are not on an island." "Roger!" "What are you doing?" " No way." " Wait and see." " If Roland finds out..." " Who's going to tell him?" "You've done someone new." "It looks difficult in these pictures." "I think I'm doing it right." "After you." "Miss Kate." "I've been waiting for you." "Master Roger and his Aunt Marguerite need you." "Come this way." "I came by myself to help you out." "Why are you so tired?" "What's happened to you?" "At my age I need more sleep." "Want to know something?" "I think I'm pregnant." " You're really pregnant?" " I'm expecting a child." " This is quite serious." " It's wonderful." "Now what am I going to do?" "What will I tell mother?" "It's Romano!" "Get up... hurry!" "Let's hide!" "If they sees us, he'll think something bad!" "He's a hero." "It's Romano!" "Like Icarus challenged the sky!" " I'm a captain now." " That's wonderful." "I was promoted last night." "Romano." "You're the best." "You're my hero." "Look..." "I always carry it with me." "It was hit by the enemy." "In combat... it's inevitable." "And... do you know what this is?" "My lieutenant's cap.... with another hole." "I'll get you a new one, Romano." "With a captain's braid." "Bravo!" "It's nothing to be afraid of." "Stay calm." " To the captain's health!" " Salud!" "Looks like we have a good wine this year." "Now, tell us a beautiful story, Romano." "Throughout the morning  a soldier marches." "He's a hero, with the wind and the air in his face." "Suddenly  something happens to his legs,   and he falls into a hole." "This hole is the belly of a horse, dead for a couple weeks." "A suffocating odor... terrifying." "The soldier fails to maintain his balance and slips back." "He moves his legs, in order to free himself from the carcass." "He tries to escape, he uses all his strength,   but he can't do anything." "The gas chokes him, and he dies." "I would never tell such a ugly story at the dinner table." "What are you saying, Roger?" "It's the war." "The war isn't a triviality." "He's just a child, he doesn't have to worry." "Let's get started." "Pick him up." " I don't know if he'll resist." " Are you sure?" "It's what we were told at the hospital." "It's the only way to lengthen his leg." " It must be stretched?" " As much as possible." "We have to do this every day for a year." "Let's lift him up." "Pull!" "Up!" "Up!" "That's it, help, now!" "Harder!" "Higher!" "Heave-ho!" "Heave-ho!" "Is it better to lose a leg?" "Or an eye?" "Depends on what you use it for." "What's the matter, Mrs. Muller?" "My poor husband." "He's dead." "Look what they sent me." "A medal, and the bullet that killed him." "Is that all?" "Why are you crying?" "You always said that he'd be better that way." "He was my husband." "If I don't cry for him, who will?" "Hey..." "Get me down!" "Helene..." "Ursula!" "At the peak of... desire." "Roger!" "I have to tell you something." " I'm pregnant." " You too?" " What do you mean, me too?" " No... my sister Elisa is." " And who's next?" " What am I supposed to do?" "You must marry me." "Marry you?" "To you?" "Maybe... to someone." " To Adolphe?" " I don't think so." "It's not like before with his crippled leg." "Valentino?" " He's strong, kind and lovable." " But he's one-eyed." "Even better, I can do what I like behind his back." "Ursula, will you do me a favor?" "Do you have some nail polish?" "Colored red?" " No, but I can get some." " Ah, good." "You have to hurry!" "It's an emergency!" " I need to talk to you." " Sure." "Come in." "It's something delicate and uncomfortable." " You're expecting a child." " How did you know?" " It's the season." " What am I to do?" " Simple, get married." " To whom?" "To Mr. Frank." "You'll be happy, he doesn't ask much of life." " To Mr. Frank?" " Yes, he's a wonderful man." "Trust me." "You'll be very happy together." "We have to make him believe that he's the father of the child." " I brought it." " Wait here." "One problem is solved." "You come with me." " You don't know how to knock?" " Put a few drops here." "Let's not exaggerate." "Ursula, what are you doing?" " I'm doing it for your sake, Miss." " Are you crazy?" "Give me that!" "Wait, Elisa." "Use your head!" "Calm yourself, Elisa." "It didn't break." "Now stop." "Ursula, go back to my room." "I'll be right there." "It's for your own good." "Now go to Romano." "Tell him that you love him and you can't live without him." "Tell him whatever you want to get him into bed." " But he has his principles." " Principles?" "Are you stupid?" "A woman knows what to do." "Remember what he's doing for the country." "Get going!" "He's about to go to bed." "Come on!" "You stay here." "A woman must always be convincing." "Don't forget." "Who is it?" "Open up... it's me, Marguerite." "Marguerite." "The sky is clear tonight, I wanted you to show me the stars." "The war isn't going to end soon." "You know that." "I don't want to lose you." "It's not a sin now." "Father Gabriel said so." "It's not the same as in peacetime." "Let's go." " What do you want?" "Come in." " No..." "I have a lot to do tonight." " I have to ask you something." " Go ahead." " Are you pregnant?" " No." "Why?" "Because I'm finished at last." "Good night." "No, not tonight." "I don't want any tea." " Why not?" " You might break the cups." "After this I'll always have good luck." "This will always accompany me in the sky." "I hope it wasn't too painful." "No, it wasn't." "At this time, we ask God to bless these marriages   and for the Holy Mother to bless you with children as soon as possible." "Remember that it is not only your Christian duty,   and in these difficult times, it is your patriotic duty." "We must repopulate our martyred country." "Yes, more than ever, our homeland needs energetic youth  who will defend her." "Yes!" "Our country needs life!" "If I have a boy, I'll name him Roger." "I was thinking the same thing." "And you, Ursula?" "What name will you give him, Ursula?" "Honestly, I think I'll call him Roger" "Why do you all think alike?" "What have I done to deserve this honor?" "Hello, Berthe." "Hello, Kate!" " Hi!" " Hi!" "And you?" "You're not going to defend the country?" "No." "Because I'm Englsih." "It was the most wonderful vacation." "It seems that the enemy is advancing." "See you in town, soon." "Goodbye, Roger." "Why goodbye?" "You're moving into town." " And Valentino?" " Valentino is not a husband." "But he knows how to serve a wife." " You can come to town to visit me." " No, I don't think so, Roger." "Do you remember I said I wanted to marry you?" "Why wouldn't you?" "Don't you feel anything for me?" "I don't want to think about it." "It's something I did it without thinking." "You see, everything is made to be forgotten." "Maybe one day you won't even remember my name." "I'll always remember you." " And you?" " I will." "Roger!" "I'm going." "I have to load my bags." " Can I help you, Master Roger?" " No, thank you." " Helene." "You too..." " Yes." "Me too." " You'll have to find a husband." " Why?" "It won't be necessary." " Your father's calling." " Thank you, Miss." "Hurry up, Roger, we're late." "I brought you fruit for the trip." " I picked them with my own hands." " Thank you." "Good bye." "Don't forget, there are many temptations for a young man in the city." "Especially in a time of war." "Roger!"