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Have a reservation in the name of Matthew Carmichael?

No, Mr. Carmichael.

Matt.

Christine.

Oh, look at you.

I swear.

Suddenly the St.

Gregory is an enchanted place.

It's been too long. I thought you'd forgotten all about me. No, never.

Absence only extinguishes small affections, not the great ones.

As the wind blows out the candle...

It increases the fire.

Oh, always the poet.

Oh, Megan Kendall. I would like you to meet Matt. I know.

Matt Carmichael, your godfather. He told me you were coming.

We haven't seen each other in ten years. Now, just look what you've done with

those ten years. I bet you've turned this old hotel on its head.

Oh, I'm happy to help keep it on speed.

Well, what are we doing standing around? Let me check in and we can get down to

some serious catching up.

Your room is all ready, Mr. Carmichael. How will you be paying?

I just have a few invoices to sign, Matt. Why don't you come up to my office

with me?

We'll send up your bag.

Nice meeting you.

Young lady, you'll brighten my arrival.

Thank you.

Just like the Orpina party.

We've had a few kings and queens here ourselves.

How you say, here in America, every man is a king.

Mark! Congratulations, Lynn. Office.

Thank you. Mark Danning, Eduardo Valli. Eduardo, you have married the finest

masseuse the St. Gregory ever had.

And right now, just a very happy guest.

Well, enjoy your holiday.

If you need anything at all, please let me know.

I've already sent up some goodies to Manchon.

I cannot tell you how much we appreciate this generosity.

We can have a magnificent time.

Please.

Oh, Mr. McDermott. Hi.

Oh, hi, Dave.

What's up?

I'm really sorry to bother you, and I know you have a tight schedule, but I

this friend who asked if he could meet you. You see, he's going to be doing...

Look, Dave, I'm really running late. You just tell your friend I'll be glad to

see him, okay?

Yeah, but... Well, after I got the export company on its feet in London, I

had a chance to invest in a silver mine in Mexico.

Fortunately, the investment was a modest one.

Sounds like you've been living an adventure story.

That country is an adventure.

Mountains...

Plains, lakes, and the people are magnificent.

Yes, a man could die happy having lived in Mexico.

When have you ever stayed anywhere for more than six months?

Well, the world is a beautiful woman, Christine.

And I intend to make love to her all I can.

Hello, Christine. Is Peter in? Oh, yes, this is Catherine.

But first, I'd like you to meet one of our guests.

He also happens to be my godfather.

Matt Carmichael, Victoria Cavan.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

How wonderful.

Christina's spoken of you often.

Oh?

Now, I really do feel guilty about having stayed away so long.

Talk about around the world in 80 days.

Matt's climbed the Matterhorn, slept in the Taj Mahal.

He's even kissed the sacred meteorite.

The sacred meteorite?

A ruby that fell from heaven to Mecca.

They say it turned black because of human sin.

How fascinating.

I'm having a few friends in for tea around three o 'clock.

I'd love to hear the rest of it.

That's very kind.

I'd like that.

Three o 'clock, then.

Looks like another ruby just fell from heaven.

Marie Monet.

Lovely, isn't it?

You know, the first time I went to France, I went to Monet's garden. She

crossed that little bridge.

His painting has always meant something very personal to me.

I've been there myself.

It's magic, isn't it?

How can you help but love a country that gave us Monet and 500 ways to dress an

egg? Oh, I'll have to reprimand our chef.

He only knows 450.

I can testify that you and your husband have one of the most elegant hotels in

the world.

Thank you.

But my husband passed away.

Oh, I'm sorry. That was clumsy of me.

It's all right.

It was quite a few years ago.

We had a long and happy life together.

No, I'd love to continue this conversation, but... But you have other

Forgive me for monopolizing.

No, not at all.

I'm enjoying this.

Well, then maybe we could continue it over at dinner tonight.

I'd like that very much.

You can tell me all about the sacred meteorite, Mecca.

Mr. McDermott. Uh -huh.

And you're, uh... Nick Desmond, Dave Kendall's friend?

Didn't he mention? Oh, sure.

Look, I'm expected downstairs shortly, but, uh, come on.

You're interested in hotel management, huh?

OJT. What?

On -the -job training.

Oh, right.

Didn't they tell you I, um... Yeah.

Oh, he is?

Yeah, fine. I'll be right there.

Sorry about this. Duke of Croydon is checking in. I always greet him myself.

Oh, can I come along?

What? Can I go with you?

Oh, why don't you wait right here? I'll be back in ten minutes.

Break a leg.

What?

Break a leg.

Oh, yeah.

So, how is it to be a masseuse?

Oh, it's more rewarding than you might think.

I think it's very sensual.

It is, but I also calm people's nerves and stimulate circulation.

You are very good at it.

I try.

It may not be the most important job in the world, but... No, no, no, I think

you're wrong. It is important you matter because of your work.

I mean, unlike me.

Congratulations to you both.

Gracias.

Just wanted to bring a little gift to the newlyweds.

Oh, Julie, thank you. I'm so happy for you both.

Ah, Julie, nowhere in this world are people so good and gracious like you.

Where did you guys meet?

Uh, last summer.

In Rome.

Yes, we fall in love.

We arrive to each other passionately. We decide we must be together.

I come here as soon as I can to marry Lynn. Is so.

Is so.

What do you do, Edwardo?

Oh, I aim to be in the field of cosmetics.

Oh, it sounds glamorous.

Oh, one day my father said to me...

When God was feeling very good, he sat down and he thought of a beautiful

country and he called it the United States.

It is my dream to come true.

Well, here's to the dream and your new life together.

Got to go.

Oh, hi.

Well, sorry about the interruption. Duke and I got to talking and...

I once played a duke.

Period, Peter.

I just love the classics.

Velvet tights, plume feathers.

I think I missed something.

Didn't Dave tell you?

Tell me what?

That I'm an actor.

I'm rehearsing a play, and my character's a hotel manager.

Your character?

Yeah. Well, you know, I knew Dave worked here, so I asked him to arrange for me

to come observe.

You know, lend the role some authenticity.

He said Peter McDermott's the man to see.

Look, Nick, I got a pretty full schedule.

This could take a little more time than I figured.

Oh, no.

I was counting on this being my breakthrough. I mean, I even talked an L

casting director into flying up to see me and everything.

Oh, well.

Maybe you could follow me around for a while.

Thanks, man.

I really appreciate it.

You're in my will.

You guys ready? Sure. Date's just changing.

Great. Justina's going to meet us at the pizzeria. Good.

Hi, Mr. Carmichael. Hi, Megan. You know, I wasn't thinking too clearly when I

checked in. I completely forgot that all my credit cards were stolen last week,

except the one I used here. I've been using it quite a bit lately. I thought

rather than overload it, I might just pay for everything in cash.

Sure. I'll just tell the cashier to tear up your credit card slip. Thank you.

Can I give you a check as a deposit?

That'll be fine.

Appreciate it.

I'm sorry about having to work late tonight, Matt. Oh, it's okay. Don't

about me.

We'll have plenty of time.

Besides, I'm having dinner with the second loveliest lady of the hotel.

Well, the seventh day out, things really began to look bad. I mean, black

clouds, 20 -foot waves, radio aerial completely ripped away.

What else?

We drowned.

Now, now, about four o 'clock in the morning, we finally caught sight of the

China coast.

Sounds like an absolutely insane voice.

And a magnificent one.

Did you invite me to come along?

Well,

I'm afraid the only sailing I do these days is on the dance floor.

Will we hoist anchor?

have to forgive me. I haven't danced in quite a while.

That's hard to believe.

What's held you back?

Work?

St. Gregory?

I love the hotel.

But I admit that I tend to let it run my life.

Well, but you do it gladly.

Oh, yeah.

It's been my life since Stephen died.

What if you wanted something else?

Something beyond those doors?

St. Gregory never closes.

You know, Victoria, you may be closing one door after another until

one day you'll find they're really closed.

Close tight.

You inside, and the world outside.

Maybe I am waiting for someone with the right key.

I'll see you in the morning.

I'll be right here.

Eduardo. Buenos dias, Juanito.

How's Lynn?

She's very well.

Thank you.

Are you... Are you having a good time?

It's magnificent.

It is so wonderful here.

Welcome to America.

Something bothering you, Carl.

No, no, no.

It's just... Before, I wait on tables in the wrong cafe.

Now, I eat fine food. I sleep between fine sheets.

About to become an American citizen.

Are you finding it difficult adjusting to luxury?

Luxury is a fine thing.

But perhaps...

It should not be every day in one's life.

You'll get used to it.

Just as soon as my husband puts you to work.

How do I get used to your husband?

Just get used to sending this home to your family every week.

Tell me one thing, Monica.

How do I get used to the idea that I've been bored?

I love you.

But can't that be enough?

Well, I can see why you love working, Laura.

Victoria makes me feel 20 years younger.

Make a handsome couple.

We're in the room, don't we?

Yes. And I'll talk to the first person who toys with an infection.

You don't think I'm being foolish, do you?

I think you have exceptionally good taste.

It's just that... We care about so many of the same things. She's... She

likes to laugh and... You know, comfortable.

Well, pretty soon she'll discover that you're just a charming old rogue with a

mouthful of loaves.

Christine, could you see if I could stay on a little longer?

I'm only booked through tonight.

Well, if there's a problem, you might have a little cold with the owner.

You're supposed to knock.

But we are married now.

Monica's $5 ,000 buys you a marriage certificate and my company for three

months. That's all.

Ah, but I ask for no more.

I am very wicked to the law, you think.

I took the money, didn't I?

To finish your schooling with.

Lynn, please try to understand.

Monica is my sponsor.

I care for her. I try to give her what a husband cannot.

It's your life.

But you don't want to spend any more time with me.

I wouldn't do that to you.

I mean, if immigration were to suspect that we weren't for real, they'd send

back. I'll keep our agreement.

Ah, you think it's very bad of me to become an American this way.

We both did what we had to do.

But can we not be friends?

In Italy, it is the custom for friends to offer gifts on their birthdays.

But it's not my birthday. Ah, please, but on your last birthday. I was not

with you.

May I?

Please.

You're really a dear man, Eduardo.

I hope you and Monica are happy.

Perhaps the only happiness is knowing that we do not always need to be happy.

I know that look.

What's up?

How well do you know your godfather?

Probably wouldn't be here in San Francisco if it weren't for him.

When I was growing up in Oklahoma, he used to send me postcards from faraway

green places.

Made you want to see the green hills of Scotland for yourself.

At least the green hills of San Francisco.

What's he do exactly?

He's an international commodities broker.

What are you working up to, Billy?

Well, I heard him tell Megan that he couldn't use his credit cards.

So? Left me with a funny feeling.

I called his bank.

His credit cards were stolen.

Yeah, but that does not explain why he's $5 ,000 overdrawn.

Well, maybe somebody used them to draw money.

Or maybe he mailed in his deposit and they haven't received it yet. It's an

-of -state bank, right?

I thought of that.

But I also called the cruise ship he was just on.

Aren't you being overly diligent, Billy?

Well, Christine...

It's my job to pick out men who pass bad checks and prey on rich women.

Especially if she's my boss.

Did you know that Matt is married?

No.

The acoustics in there are really terrific.

But of course, if the band isn't so terrific, then you might have a real

problem.

Why don't we go over the menu and see how you'd like to cater to the problem?

Ready for lunch? Uh, yeah. Great. Here it comes.

Surprise!

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Hold it, hold it, hold it. First things first.

The honeymoon picture.

Yeah!

Come on. Come on. Come on. Come on, come on now. Big smile.

arms around each other.

Now, let's see a kiss.

Come on. Here we go.

Nice kiss.

Come on.

I'm getting something from Victoria.

Matt. Hmm?

I don't quite know how to say this.

Well, then.

Say it.

There's a problem with your check.

It didn't clear up.

You expected this?

Well, it's happened before.

It has.

See, sometimes my personal account is overdrawn.

My business manager is supposed to transfer funds from my corporate account

my personal account to keep it current. But sometimes he's... I'm sorry.

I'll give him a call right away.

That would be a big help.

In the meantime, I'll just arrange for a little credit.

That's very nice.

Not necessary, but very nice.

Matt. Hmm?

Are you married?

Married?

Didn't you just go on a cruise with someone?

I was with a lady of the generation who feels uncomfortable traveling with a man

she's not married to.

So she asked me to register as man and wife.

Since when did you become Sherlock Holmes?

I didn't.

With the confusion over your check, our security man did a little investigating.

I'm really sorry.

I'm the one who should apologize.

He was only doing his job.

Shall we, uh...

Forget it?

Forget what?

See you later.

He was supposed to be like a fly on the wall. He's been more like a mosquito.

Nick did think he had overstayed his welcome.

But please, Mr. McDermott, if you could just give him one more day.

One day?

24 hours. Less. Much less. Eight hours tops.

He opens tonight.

This is his first big break.

He says he's almost got the subtext for his character.

I thought all an actor had to do was know his lines and not bump into the

furniture. Please, Mr. McDermott.

All right, but he's not coming home with me.

This is so thoughtful of you, Matt.

Well, I always feel flowers speak our emotions for us.

It's hard to believe you'd ever be lost for words.

You know, there are some things that can't be put into words.

Men of my generation need flowers.

It's not a bad tradition.

A woman like you must have inspired her.

Will I see you for dinner tonight?

What do you think?

This is what I think.

Glad you didn't leave everything to the roses.

Of course.

I'll be there at one o 'clock.

Christine, I know Matt means a lot to you.

I was hoping I was wrong about him.

You're gonna have to hear me out.

I'm sorry, Peter. I have to go. Yes, well, you're more than welcome.

Right with you.

Who are you?

Peter!

Uh, here are your messages.

I'll be with you in a second, Christine.

The Chamber of Commerce canceled lunch on Monday?

Uh, yeah. I checked your schedule, and Monday morning you have an 11 a .m.

meeting across town at the bank, which I figured might run late, so, uh...

I pushed your lunch back till Tuesday.

Hope I did the right thing.

Nick, would you excuse us?

I won't say a word.

This is private.

Hey, I'm on my way.

You don't have to tell me. Wait.

What's wrong?

Billy's found out that Matt's been less than honest.

About what?

He tracked down a woman Matt took on a cruise.

He married her in Mexico, a rich widow.

She lent him $50 ,000 to invest.

The woman never saw Matt for the money again.

Billy sure about all that?

You know better than to ask.

We have to tell Victoria.

No.

I have to.

Cappuccino, please.

Ah, cappuccino.

Do I detect an Italian instinct?

Maybe just a little.

Eduardo's an easy man to like.

Then you understand why I care about him so much.

Oh, yes, he's very nice.

Don't your lover set a little guard?

The way he talks about America.

Sending me flowers every day. Paying for your suite?

Paying for my suite?

You didn't know?

Well, no, I thought... That I was paying.

Well, I tried to, but he wouldn't let me.

He said he was officially your husband and that you deserved to have a

honeymoon. He was going to give it to you.

Eduardo thinks the world of you.

Does he?

He says you don't judge him.

That you accept him for who he is.

Yes.

My husband is... an older man. We have an arrangement.

Yes, I know. Eduardo told me all about it.

You... Never divorce your husband?

He loved me since I was a girl, and I couldn't hurt him.

But now I need something for myself.

Well, sure, everything will work out for you, Mrs. Shawcross.

Oh, Monica.

And no, I'd rather keep this for a month, if you don't mind.

All right.

I understand.

I just hope that you find somebody.

That loving is Eduardo.

Nobody forced me to go out with Matt.

You don't understand.

I do understand.

Perhaps more than you do.

That people can be victims of circumstance.

Yes, but he... Now, look, I will talk to him.

Please, leave this to me.

Bought you something new dress.

Shopping. And I bought this.

Just for you.

For me?

For me, for you.

But not tonight.

Como?

Charles got through his business trip early. He's coming in from Marin County

tonight.

Why?

He's having dinner with an old chum from the Colonial Club.

You said to me that you had an arrangement.

We do.

But he prefers that I be discreet when he's in town.

At least I can talk to him about your job.

So are we alone tonight?

Just me and Charles.

And you and your American bride.

Victoria, there's something you should know about me.

I'm an old fool.

Recently, I married someone out of loneliness.

Oh, it was an egregious error, and I had it annulled, but she's cost me a great

deal of money, and it just ended badly.

And she's still on the warpath, spreading lies about me.

So, I guess that's about it. I just wanted you to know.

I appreciate that, Matt.

You have any doubts about me?

I never...

Oh, Matt.

Oh, Victoria, it's been such an ordeal. I think I've been

running away from it all this time.

Well, maybe we could run away together.

Maybe to France.

Oh, Giverny.

Monet's garden. Oh, now, now. Be careful, Victoria.

We're liable to do something impulsive.

You're right.

The last time I acted impossibly, I married my husband.

And it lasted 30 years.

Knowing how much I needed you, how desperate I was to make you believe in

Will you say that now?

I'll say it forever.

No one has ever loved you as I have.

Oh, darling.

Can't sleep?

No, not well.

You look uncomfortable.

Please, don't worry.

I know about bad back.

You'll feel terrible in the morning.

It's nothing.

You should see the rooms where I live with my family.

This is paradise.

It wasn't happy for you then?

Not happy always, maybe.

But it was a good place.

We used to talk to each other every night until midnight.

Politics.

Music. Love.

I see now why you're so special.

You really should sleep on something firmer.

Perhaps I should sleep on the floor.

Why not? It's good for your back.

Sylvia. Oh, please.

Maybe I... No, no, please. I feel terrible. Lie on the floor. Come on.

relax.

I have magic hands.

Remember, I do this for a living.

Take your time, Bob.

Just relax.

I knew it.

You have a gentle touch.

Depends on who I'm touching.

Buongiorno, ma bella.

What are you laughing about?

Ma bella.

Sounds like the Italian phone company.

I

don't know

if I can handle this.

What's wrong?

Are you Monica's lover or mine?

From the moment we met, I knew you were the one.

Monica's very attractive, but my feelings for you are different.

Different?

Just while Monica's husband is in the hotel?

Liz, why do you do this?

Huh? I care for Monica.

I'm grateful to her.

I wish I could believe that.

But $5 ,000 keeps getting in the way.

Were you thinking of the money we were making, love? No!

Then I'll tell Monica the truth.

Eduardo, I can't let you do that. What if she... No, no, no, please. I will

her the truth.

And let the chips fall all over the place.

And then we'll find the justice of the peace.

And then we'll get married.

Huh?

Eduardo.

Yes?

We are married.

Oh, what a country.

Look, Nick, there's a fine line between observing and taking over. I appreciate

what you were trying to do when you changed my chamber of commerce luncheon.

this is where we have to part ways, my friend.

That was beautiful, man.

The way you controlled your anger. I mean, it was there real strong, but you,

don't know, reined it in.

I'm glad you understand.

All I can say is that you're a pro's pro.

I, uh, I just hope I put your essence up there on stage last night.

Oh, right.

You opened.

And you were right up there with me, soaking up the applause.

Thanks, pal.

I'll never forget you.

You're beautiful, man.

Never change.

The man.

Oh, hi, Christine.

I'm glad you called. I was just going to ring you to say goodbye.

Uh -huh.

Where to now?

Victoria and I are flying to Paris.

Oh, you're going to add her to your list.

What?

Well, there's Mrs. Hoskins, Mrs. Weiner, Mrs. Lennox.

Shall I continue?

You really have become a Baker Street regular.

I'm not the only one.

Your last wife reported you to the FBI. They're looking for you.

So is the woman you cheated out of $10 ,000 in Palm Beach and the lady whose

chateau you stayed at for a few months.

I can't remember the names of everyone who'd like to see you again.

Why, Matt?

Why?

What can I say?

I intended to pay back the first woman I married, but I... I lost

everything I had in a copper mine.

I had to find other means of support.

You call bigamy support? I had to buy time, Christine.

I was getting in deeper and deeper with my investments, and I... You came here

to invest in Mrs. Cabot.

No.

No, I don't expect you to believe me, but the fact is, I care for her.

I came here to see you, to give myself time to... to figure out what to do.

You were going to use me to cover you.

Get you credit. Pay your bills.

Try to understand, Christine.

Do you remember Oklahoma?

The dust.

The people so poor they couldn't afford anything more than a Saturday night

blast at Wheatley's Bar.

I don't remember it the way you do.

I swore I'd get out of that.

I swore I'd make my fortune.

I almost did.

Not with Mrs. Cabot.

You have 20 minutes to leave this hotel.

Alone.

I'm going to tell them where to find you.

You'd really do that?

You've always meant a lot to me.

I wasn't lying when I said I...

Care about Victoria.

I know.

I love her, Christine.

I'm truly sorry for that.

If I call immigration, they're going to turn you out of the country. Then what

are you going to do? Whatever you do, I will still find a way to be with Len.

Damn it.

Damn it, I feel so cheated.

$5 ,000 worth of cheat. I do not cheat.

I'll give you back your money.

What do you think you're going to do now?

Move into Lynn's apartment.

Look for work.

Eduardo, please don't do this.

I'm sorry, Monica.

It was not planned.

I have feelings for you.

I believe you do.

But love is something different, yes?

Love is something different, yes.

You better leave before my husband comes back from it.

You wouldn't have a brother, would you?

Is this a private conference, or can anyone attend?

Oh, no, we were just reading a review of Nick's play.

Really?

Well, let's hear it. After all, it's my professional debut.

It's a long review.

I got a minute.

Yeah, but it's only from a real small...

Paper. That's okay. What does it say about Nick?

And the one performance that rang false was that of Nick Desmond. Although it's

only a five -line role, if any hotel manager were actually to behave this

guests would be checking out before they even unpacked.

me any tickets.

I feel so ashamed.

It's my fault he came here in the first place.

He came here because he cared about you.

That's not so bad.

He used us.

Oh, please, Christine.

Have I ever shown you this stone?

It's a...

It came from the old Spanish inn that once stood on this hill.

Buen amigo, en este lugar no diga usted mal de cualquier criatura.

Good friend, in this place speak no evil of any creature.

I had a wonderful time with Matt.

And I'd like to remember him that way.

At least let me pay his expenses here.

No, I've already taken care of that.

It's a small price to pay.

To find out that romance is still alive in me.

And that I am one hell.