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This place is really marvelous.

It's incredible how everything here seems to be so graceful and tidy.

Just like in the prince.

For the Orientals, my dear, nature is like a beautiful woman. They desire her,

they possess her, but never ruin her beauty.

I did tell you that Cao Chang is the richest silk manufacturer in the whole

Far East.

Welcome back.

Lord Hattin. Hello, Deng.

My lady, please follow me.

The tea is at your complete disposal.

Dinner will be punctually served at 8 o'clock.

The master will wait for you downstairs.

Okay. Come on.

Thank you, Tai Chi. You may go. At your service, milady.

I can hardly believe I'm here with you. This will be an unforgettable honeymoon,

my dear.

Oh, Gregory.

You're really wonderful, Eleanor.

I love you. I love you, too.

Go and get ready.

We have to dress for dinner.

Sal was particular about punctuality.

Like all Chinese.

Yes, of course.

Anything to drink my dear?

Nothing, thank you.

My name is Lin Piao.

I'm Cao Chang's son.

My husband didn't tell me that Cao had a son. How nice.

Lin Piao.

Lord Hutton. Come here.

Let me look at you.

You've grown into a man.

The last time I saw you, you were a mere boy.

My father wanted me to study at the best universities in the world.

And so, because of that, I've had to spend the last few years traveling quite

a lot. But tell me, how come Sal isn't here?

It's as I feared.

You haven't been told.

My father died three months ago.

But how?

Just like that, all of a sudden?

He fell from his horse.

Stubborn old man.

At his age, it wasn't a smart thing to do.

Well, you remember his passion for horses.

I'm really sorry.

My husband had talked so much about him that I was really looking

forward to meeting him.

I'll try not to disappoint you, my lady, and be a host worthy of him.

No, Lynn, thank you very much.

We'll take a room at the Excelsior.

Oh, I beg you, please stay here.

I'm sure my father would have been delighted.

You must stay. Please, I insist on it. Be my guests.

So I had to postpone my vacation in Greece and catch the first boat back in

order to take over the family business.

Aren't you afraid of all this responsibility?

No.

On the contrary, I'm excited about it.

It's a challenge.

And then I know I can count on my father's friends, like your husband.

Well, I dedicate my first toast to Cha Chang and to his wisdom, hoping you

become his worthy successor.

To my father and to beauty, which he always prized very highly.

I'm sure you're feeling tired, my dear.

Go and rest while I discuss business matters with young Lynn here.

Good night, Mr. Lynn.

Actually, here we prefer to wish.

May all your wishes become dreams, my lady.

It's decidedly more poetical.

Good night, my dear.

Splendid creature.

You are a very lucky man, Lord Hutton. Luck, my boy, is like a glass. The more

it's shiny, the more it's brittle.

um um

Mm.

Mm.

Good morning, madam.

Where shall I serve breakfast?

Serve it here. Madam will have breakfast with me.

Yes, of course.

But where's my husband?

He went to Canton on business.

He left very early and did not want to wake you.

He could have left me a note.

Oh, I'm sorry. It's my fault.

You see, Gregory...

Your husband told me that you're here on your honeymoon, and I kept him up till

dawn talking about our stupid business matters.

Will you ever be able to forgive me?

I've already done so, by having breakfast with you.

There's nothing unseemly about that, is there?

Your husband and I have become very good friends. Why not? We have something

precious in common. Silk?

Oh, much more than that.

An admiration for you.

Please, Mr. Lin.

You'll make me regret.

that i accepted your company you're even lovelier when you try to hide your

embarrassment and are you always so enterprising only when it's worthwhile

no i didn't mean that i'm sorry my lady i meant no offense

uh

well then your husband told me that you would like to see how silk is made

Yes.

I've always wanted to know more about his work.

Well then, as soon as we've finished breakfast, I'll take you to see my

silkworm farm. It'll be an unforgettable experience.

You'll see.

Watch how carefully the silkworm constructs its cocoon, in which it will

wrap itself while changing into a chrysalis.

This is truly marvelous.

But why does the silkworm hide before changing?

You should know.

You're a woman.

I don't understand.

Don't you have to hide your beauty?

In a cocoon of modesty?

Waiting for the right moment to free yourself?

And fly toward true pleasure?

I have nothing to hide.

Your eyes tell me that perhaps you do have something to hide.

But you aren't telling me the exact truth.

And are you always so sure and full of yourself all the time?

At times a glance can say so much more than a thousand words.

No.

No, I beg you.

I beg you, Lin.

Let me go now Don't you realize you're ready to fly

I can't

Eleanor, wait!

It was madness.

A moment's weakness.

I beg you, Lynn.

Please forget this meeting.

But you know very well that's impossible.

For me, as much as it is for you.

But I'll manage.

Because I'm a married woman.

And I love my husband.

Your eyes are telling me again that you're not telling the truth.

The fact is you've discovered true pleasure.

But you're afraid.

Isn't that it?

I see I've come too late to rub your back.

Hold me tight.

Really tight.

Hey, take it easy.

Like this, you'll wet my suit.

I thought you were angry with me about tonight, but there were so many things I

had to discuss with Lin. I don't care about that, Chinese.

It's you.

I want only you.

Of course, my dear, but I don't see.

You're really lovely.

Love you Eleanor

Take

me away away

from here, please.

I want to go far far away Just you and I why

don't you like it here?

Yes, of course.

But after all, this is our honeymoon, isn't it?

You're right, my dear.

But unfortunately, I've still got a lot of business to settle here in Canton.

You know, it was old Cao who kept in touch with the silk producers.

But now that he's dead, I'll still have to work out new commercial agreements

with each one of them. But couldn't Lin handle all this?

For you?

Perhaps, in a year or two.

He's still too young and has a great deal to learn before he can take his

father's place.

The boy's very capable and out of the ordinary.

Don't you think so?

I don't know.

There's something in his gaze that really frightens me.

So much the better.

If you don't like him, I won't be jealous.

Why?

Would you be jealous otherwise?

When one possesses a gem as rare...

And precious as this, it's impossible not to be jealous.

I love you, Gregory.

I love you, too.

Lin told me that by now you know everything about silkworms you mean

about Chinese silkworms Wait a minute. I didn't tell you that No,

that's true I read about it in zoology book

Please excuse my wife's humor

you're priceless my dear I can just imagine you captivating audiences in

all the drawing rooms when we get back to europe you're very creative

here we have so much to learn you know i love my country very much

but at times i feel that we're very old-fashioned when compared to europe

you're light years ahead of us living on another planet and i can't help but

but envy you your habits you people from the west know how to create splendid

opportunities for people to socialize Why?

Don't you like gatherings amongst friends?

Oh, yes.

But the thing is, our rigid rules forbid women to speak to men, which limits

conversation and makes it rather one-sided. So consequently, our

gatherings become extremely boring.

But of course, after finishing your official gatherings, the ones that are

most important, nothing stops you from starting the so-called more private

ones.

Forgive me, my dear. I didn't mean to embarrass you.

Oh, I must go down to the port to check a cargo of silk before the shipment.

I'll come with you. There's no point in that, my dear.

You'd be bored to death in those dusty warehouses and among piles of official

papers.

If you wish, I'll take you to my atelier.

I'm sure you'll like it. There's a lot to see.

I'll show you the most beautiful silks in the Far East, the whole Far East.

You never told me that Mr.

Lin had Nathalie.

It must have slipped my mind. And anyhow, I know your passion for anything

that's precious only too well. And I wanted to prevent you from going back to

Europe with several trucks of additional dresses.

Have you really got so many beautiful silks, Mr. Lin?

The most exclusive ones, madame.

And then silk.

Silk is like gold.

It acquires brilliance from those who know how to appreciate its value.

Right. Then I'll entrust her to you.

I'll see you later, my dear.

And I trust you, Mr. Lin, to satisfy my wife.

Her tastes are very difficult.

Have no fear, Lord Hutton.

I'm sure Lady Elinor will be greatly pleased.

Bye.

Let's get this straight, Lin.

I've already told you all that I had to tell you.

And if I agreed to come with you, it's only to please my husband.

Are you really sure?

Bye-bye You

can

go into the blue room she sound are the clothes already there

Yes, and do your best.

It's an important client. So do all you can to please him.

Don't worry madam Mr.

Lin Well,

you haven't shown up for the past three days, well, are you happy to see me

You've missed me, haven't you? You're the usual bastard.

The new client you told me about is

already there.

Very well. I've reserved a transparent room for you.

Of course.

Is she with you?

Is she beautiful? She's English.

Come on.

I'll introduce you.

Do you like them?

Yes, indeed.

They're splendid.

They are worn only for great occasions.

Well, actually... You forget also that the most intimate moments are often a

prelude to great occasions.

Lady Elinor, I would like you to meet my most valuable collaborator, Su Yan.

She runs the atelier.

I hope you will find everything here to please you, madame.

Yes, I'm very keen to see your models.

Okay, if you'll follow me into another room.

I'll have the latest model sent to you straight away.

What a strange atmosphere.

It seems more suitable for love meetings.

Does that bother you?

If you wish to try these on, then I'm afraid...

You will have to take off those clothes.

Not until you leave the room, Mr. Lin.

I thought a man's advice could be useful.

Perhaps you're right.

They're all so lovely.

I wouldn't know which to choose.

Then I'll leave you alone for a few minutes.

A truly marvelous creature.

It's true.

You have a free hand, but don't take advantage, understand?

We already agreed about that, I seem to remember.

Right. Then go ahead.

As you wish.

don't move Come on.

You haven't said a word since we left the atelier.

I have nothing to say to you.

Now please, take me back. My husband's sure to be back by now.

What's the hurry?

I had the impression that you rather liked my company.

You're mistaken.

You make me sick.

You've treated me only like a whore.

There's no point trying to hide behind your modesty.

You don't hate me, but yourself.

You're afraid of the thrill of pleasure that you experience in my arms, the

rapture of giving yourself up to desire, of giving free course to your instincts.

you've climbed the first step of pleasure and now you're worried that's

understandable but there are still still many more steps to

climb anyone can reach the top even you

please

It's getting late.

Let's go.

Are you still here, dear?

Dinner will shortly be served.

Go down by yourself.

I don't feel like going downstairs tonight.

What's the matter? You look pale.

Only a bit tired.

Really great.

Did you buy it at Lynn's Atelier?

Yes. Do you like it?

You're charming.

Let's leave, Gregory.

I want to go back to Europe now.

I told you, darling, that I still have some things...

to settle in canton but while this hurry this climate is unbearable you must be

patient a little longer darling i still need a couple of weeks to settle my

affairs then i promise you we'll go on with our honeymoon hurry up

hello

lynn alone this evening

Eleanor's not feeling very well this evening.

Nothing serious, I hope.

I don't think so, but she insists on being taken away from here.

I can't blame her.

Listen, young man, I pay you very nicely for your services, not for your

comments.

I apologize, Lord Hutton.

I didn't mean to offend you.

Look, tell me.

Do you think you'll manage to take her to the atelier again?

I'll do my best, my lord. It would be advisable for you to succeed if you

don't want me to leave you and your partner in difficulties with your

creditors.

I've already arranged for several variations to the game.

And I think you're bound to find them very interesting.

Yes, but take it easy.

You could ruin our wonderful little plaything.

Are you going into town?

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to wake you. Yes, I'm due to meet several producers

from Shanghai.

Will you be back for lunch?

I'm afraid not. The negotiations with the Chinese are exhausting.

Are you feeling better this morning? Yes.

Don't worry.

I only needed a good night's rest.

Just as well? Have you any progress with Lin for today?

No. Why should I?

Last night he told me you wanted to return to the atelier.

Is that exactly what he said?

Yes, I can't remember exact words, but I seem to have understood you wanted to

buy several other kimonos to take back to your friends.

Yes, but I thought of going there just with you.

You know that's impossible.

Buy everything you want. I want to see you more and more beautiful.

Come back soon.

It's a pleasure to see you back so soon, madame.

Mr. Lin insisted on coming back.

If you wish to, take a seat.

Anyhow, if you don't feel like it today, we can come back another time.

Yesterday, Lady Eleanor didn't feel very well. A trifling matter.

I feel much better now. Thank you.

Shisan, take milady to the pink room.

Yes, madame.

Go ahead, Eleanor. I'll join you in a while.

Come with me, please.

Is our friend here already? Yes, sort of here with the champagne.

But what got into you? You were going to wreck everything.

Eleanor isn't like the others.

She needs time to get used to certain situations.

If I were you, I wouldn't feel so sure.

You're new. I've never seen you here.

It's my first time. I like those who pretend to be virgins.

Now let's see what you can do.

Are you satisfied now?

To start with, it's all right. But I want more, much more.

Now go away and leave me alone.

Elinor, I didn't want to... You make me sick. Take me home.

As you wish.

Somewhat expensive, but worth it.

She's got class. True, and she's very beautiful.

I'll ask for her the next time. Oh, of course.

Thank you. Madame Zou?

Finding?

100?

Oh.

Good evening, dear. Oh, Gregory.

Yeah, back soon.

I did my best to get free sooner, but dealing with the Chinese is really

exhausting.

But you don't seem to be your normal self.

Is anything wrong?

It's only that I missed you terribly.

Hmm. I'll tell Mr. Lin to amuse you more. By the way, how come he isn't

here? I don't know.

I haven't seen him since this morning.

He's a strange boy. I think he's fallen in love with you. With me?

Haven't you noticed how he looks at you? The tone of the voice in which he

addresses you?

No, not at all.

Must be a hard blow for a man like him, so sure of himself.

You know, sometimes indifference can be a harsher blow than a refusal.

In love with me?

What nonsense!

I don't see what can be so strange. You're a beautiful woman.

But remember, I'm also your wife.

May I have dinner?

Yes, Dang, of course.

Don't you think we should wait for our host?

Who knows where he's gone to get rid of his disappointed love.

It seems that this evening you'll have only one lover.

Yes, but it's the one I want.

I love you, Eleanor.

I love you, too.

Good night, darling.

Good night.

Will you be out all day tomorrow again?

Unfortunately, I've got a problem with Shao An.

And I've got to go there. I'll leave early.

I'll handle her. I wasn't expecting you, madame.

I was in town, and I thought that Mr. Lin... I'm sorry, but Lin isn't here

right now.

Our business sometimes makes it necessary for him to be away. Can I help

you in some way?

No. In fact, it's not important.

A real pity Lin isn't here to see you.

I'm sure that he would have asked you to stay.

There are certain friends of his who'd be most interested to meet your

acquaintance.

True, it's a pity.

But it's better I come back some other time.

But why don't you wait for him?

In the meantime, you could try on our new models.

Then you shouldn't be gone long.

Come along. I'll take you to the room. Come on.

Come on.

Please, make yourself comfortable.

I'll send the new models right away.

You're very beautiful.

Now just relax.

I'll help you get undressed.

What a nice form.

I should come and look for you too, so that I can get some attention from you.

Why should you look for me?

I'm always at your disposal.

I told you to take care of the clients, not Mr. Lin.

Hello, Sue.

Hello, Sue.

Not now.

When are you going to stop behaving this way with the girls?

I've had it with your stupid scenes of jealousy.

You know very well that girls like to joke, and I encourage them. That's all.

Is this also the case with Lady Eleanor?

Don't talk nonsense.

She's a different matter.

It's true.

I was forgetting that you are sacrificing yourself to save our

business from your debts.

It's true, isn't it?

You really can't understand that Eleanor belongs to a different environment?

That she needs special attention?

Is that why you've asked her to stay at your house?

She's not the way you think.

She's got to get used to this profession.

You're really naive.

What on earth possessed you?

She came here by herself, just like the others.

She came looking for you.

But it would seem that she lost no time. No time in consoling herself.

You're stupid.

You should have sent her away.

But why?

Those two have paid handsomely.

And Madame is having fun, don't you think?

You're just a whore.

Get it into your head once and for all that for me that woman's only a business

affair.

I don't intend to give her up because of your jealousy.

Prove it to me here.

Now.

96, 97, 98, 99, 100.

A fine sum for a few hours of company.

But it was worth it. It was truly an exciting experience, wasn't it, honey?

Yes, that woman's really got class. And then you only have to get her going a

bit, and she transforms into a real fury.

She's a real professional.

She's a delicious girl. We'll certainly see you very soon. I'm very happy. Thank

you, and goodbye.

Bye. Very soon, Mother Sue.

Bye-bye.

What are you doing here?

Looking for you.

I doubt that.

I thought you'd be pleased to see me.

Not in the least.

Come on, I'll take you home.

What did you think you were doing?

I didn't take you to the atelier so you could have fun playing prostitute.

Believe me, I did it only for you. No.

No more.

This is a dangerous game.

And I want to be in charge.

From now on, you only do what I say.

Understood?

I understand.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, Elinor.

Hold me tight, Lin.

I want you.

You drink, madam?

That's a very good move, but very imprudent.

Thank you. To see the danger and not try to put it right could be even more

risky.

Are you feeling bored, my dear?

No, I'm not.

I just need a breath of fresh air.

It's Lady Hutton.

Good morning, madam.

I've been waiting for you.

Please take a seat.

I hope that Mr. Lin doesn't know I'm here. Not unless you told him,

considering your friendship.

Why all this mystery?

You know, I really envy you. You're a couple that definitely get on very well

together.

Well, he knows what he wants, and so do I.

But I wasn't talking about you and Lynn, though he's involved.

What do you want?

Come, come, madam.

We are both women.

And we need to indulge in some whim. After all, you know, a boy like Lynn,

willing to do anything for some money.

Don't think I have to pay.

To have a lover.

No, stop.

Not you, but your husband.

What does my husband have to do with this?

I'm sorry.

I thought that you knew all about it What's this all about?

Here we are here's where your husband watched all your appointments

What you're saying is a bunch of lies, dirty lies.

Look for yourself.

It's a check from Gregory Hutton.

Do you recognize the signature or not?

And it's in the favor of Mr. Lin.

Now are you convinced that it is not you he loves, but your husband's money?

What do you want from me? Money?

No. Keep all your money.

I don't need it.

It's Lynn that I want. And remember, I'm willing to do anything to get him back.

Hello. What are you doing here in the dark?

I've been waiting for you.

No, please, not now.

It's more exciting.

Come on.

No, cut it out.

What's the matter?

Don't you like me anymore? Of course I do. It's just...

This is not the right moment.

Your husband could show up at any minute.

Well, why is it a problem now?

How'd you find out about Gregory?

I read it in his eyes.

And in yours.

So what do you want now?

Revenge?

Why should I?

But I don't like it anymore.

Eleanor!

Eleanor! You know, Mr. Lin told me that there are some more interesting models

at the Atelier.

You'll end up ruining me if you go on tempting her in this way.

I think that Lady Eleanor...

No longer needs to be enticed. It means she's learned to appreciate your fashion

line. Isn't that so, my dear?

Yes, it's just so. I find it really exciting.

You fool!

What got into you?

Why did you tell her about a husband and me?

You wanted to stop me from doing something foolish?

Do you think I hadn't noticed that you were in love?

Don't talk nonsense.

You know very well that my father's property is mortgaged, like the atelier.

And the money of those two is our only way out. It's not true.

Look, here, 10,000 pounds sterling.

With all this money, we can go away from here.

Start a new life.

You and I.

Perhaps in America.

How did you get it?

What does it matter? I asked you a question.

Who is it?

The gentleman in the small room.

Would you like to go there?

We'll talk about it later.

Did you want to see me?

I pay you merely to carry out my wishes, young man, and I don't like your eager

attentions to my wife. I'm only concerned with keeping her imagination

alive.

I wouldn't want this gang to disgust her in the long run.

It won't happen.

At least until somebody doesn't tell her how matters stand.

It's in my interests that everything stay between us.

What have you prepared for me today?

Something special.

I'm sure you'll like it.

What do you think?

Pretty good, huh? Now go.

Go away.

It was an unusual experience.

It was great fun.

Gregory must have paid you well.

I've got to talk to you, Eleanor.

You can do so while you take me home.

Or else, do you prefer the room?

You could make some money.

It would be better if we go.

It's time we ended this game.

You dragged me into this.

I know.

I was wrong.

I'm fond of money and I've never had any scruples about making it.

But now, with you, it's different.

I'm disgusted with myself.

Do I get the praise?

Perhaps this may seem ridiculous, but you've been the one and only woman who

has believed in me.

And Eleanor, if you agree to take part in this game... You did so only because

you love me.

I've lived day and night hoping for some of your attention.

It still isn't too late.

We can begin all over again.

Cancel everything that has happened.

No, Lin, you're mistaken.

I desperately needed the money.

But believe me, I didn't... You've got nothing to do with it.

Whatever he says, I still love him.

are you trying to tell me you still love that man more than ever but now i can't

give you up i don't want to i love you it's getting late we better go

I didn't know you were back already.

I didn't want to disturb you while you were making yourself beautiful.

And, judging by the results, I did the right thing.

You're really stunning tonight.

I was only somewhat tired.

To your beauty.

And to our love.

I've got a marvelous piece of news for you.

All my problems in Canton have been solved, and if you want to, we could

leave tomorrow.

But that's marvelous, dear.

I knew you were eager to leave, so this morning I hired a yacht all to

ourselves. We'll go for a long cruise in the Chinese Sea. What do you say?

You and I?

Just us?

I would have liked to invite Mr. Lin, also considering that you get on well.

with him, but I'd like to talk to you first.

Lynn is a nice boy, but at times... Yes?

He seems to be... How can I put it?

Somewhat overpowering.

Don't you think?

I must say that I had the same impression myself.

Mr. Lynn.

Good evening.

Lady Hutton?

You get more and more lovely each day, madam.

It will be a hard blow for me to give you up when you return to Europe.

My husband and I will leave tomorrow.

Tomorrow? How come so suddenly?

A stroke of luck.

An old friend of mine in Amhoy has offered to take your father's place as

chief representative.

So my problems are over.

But we'll return to Manila, won't we, dear?

Oh, yes, of course.

We've all had a wonderful time. But now you'll have to excuse me, Mr. Lin.

I have to make my wife forgive me for neglecting her during these past few

days.

So I'm taking her to dinner at the most exclusive club in town.

Good night, Mr. Lin.

Have you really made up your mind to leave with him, Eleanor?

You're still in time to change your mind.

No longer, Lin. You know that I'm the one that really wants to.

It was you who gave all that money to Su Yan, wasn't it?

She's the right woman for you.

Neither my husband nor I could ever understand, without you, how much we

loved each other.

And are you quite sure of that now?

Sure.

Will I see you again?

Who knows?

Everything's possible.

You'll see some wonderful places.

Ah,

my dear, I want to introduce you to our skipper, Bertus van Eelendaal.

He's Dutch.

From Amsterdam.

My wife. Hello, madam.

What a wonderful city.

But not as wonderful as you, madam.

Let's go.

Okay.

You know, darling, Bertus has a lot of experience.

He's sailed all over the world. Yeah.

The beauty of the sea for me is like a wonderful woman.

What do you think, my dear?

Do you like him?

Oh, yes.

I really think we shan't have any cause for feeling bored.