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Do I strip for you alone? What do you want me to say?

For me, every day they slip away My innocent illusions

And every night, another Autumn, As another leaf must fall

And all of this for whom, for what? Is it for him, is it for you?

If it's for you that I striptease I have to let you know

Just between you and me, You 're half voyeur, half thug

But these are only wild dreams From my lips to my garter

For no-one, not even you, Will ever fay his hands on me

That's the end of the striptease That makes you high and idealizes me

Here is the flesh of the doll Her clothes all plucked away

And yet, although completely naked Still I keep my innocent soul

And I am still me in every way..

...Herein my birthday suit

ls it still just as bad?

- Yeah, not many angels around - I meant my dancing

You're the only one who isn't asking about the money

Money always tums up in the end

You're such a dreamer, my girl

I'm so excited I could explode

it's the boss

And he's with Cariac

Cariac's got the cash

He's the meal ticket

Looks like the show is on

- She's an excellent dancer - I'm glad I took a chance on her

She's a real talent

She is indeed

Too bad

So?

Deal

Just in time

I was getting hungry

He thinks you're excellent

It still needs Work, guys. Rehearsals, 9 o'clock

Let's eat. We've lots to discuss

At last... I'd made it

All those years of struggle, since I came here

All the hard times

Now I had the lead in a ballet

It would be a success. The critics would rave

For me, to dance was to be happy

What I lived for

Ariane!...

-Ariane! Where were you? - I guess I dropped off

Oh Pierre, I'm so happy

I don't Wonder

- The boss Wants to see you - What for?

How should I know

- One more time, guys - ls she the new girl?

It's Maïté Clarville

- From the Opera? - Yes

She quit the Opera because of a scandal

The papers are full of it

She's a name, right?

Cariac's Willing to back the show but he needs a big name

and besides...

you probably haven't heard, but Maïté and Cariac

it's so unfair

It Won't affect you

You'll keep your other parts

The Walk ons

l've arranged it so you get paid as a dancer

But she'll do the dancing

I know it's rough, but I can't refuse

it's our only chance to survive

I agree with you, it's all very unjust

Ariane... I promise you'll get another chance

Another chance, sure

Once your chance goes by that's it

Until the next one comes along

But this is all I Wanted. Just this one

They've no right to play such a trick, Sam...

Yes, I am young

That's Why I'm not going to let them getaway with it.

-Are you hungry? - No

Oh all right, I am hungry. You're always right

Sam... What shall I do?

Get some rest

You're tired, poor little girl

I'll obey

You'll soon be dancing again, don't Worry

Every night I'll have to Watch her do my role

ls that really so terrible?

- Well, I think it's a dirty trick - She's coming

Am I infectious?

We all understand. Ariane___'?

After you left last night...

it was decided We'd rehearse on stage today, not in the studio

For Clarville?

Yes. It might be Wise for you to stay away

Yes

l've lost the part anyway

Ariane - 2 o'clock this afternoon at the theater

For the Pavanne

Not that afternoon and never again

I 'd never see them or "their" ballet any more

Like the end of a love affair

After it goes sour, you make a clean break...

so no-one sees the tears in your eyes

Now ah' that matters is not to give up

Well Ariane, nothing for me yet?

Madame, I'm a bit broke now, as I told you

- They've promised me TV Work - More promises?

I'll hang on. I'll Work hard. I'll prove them all Wrong

I'll ind another troupe

I'll be a great dancer one day. I will make it

I hope so, but to get to the top you have to train

You must eat Well and pay for your courses

You owe a lot

it's not me, but the director insists

So, back to the boss and beg for my job

Start all over

No more loneliness. Back with the gang again

My friends

Admit I was beaten

No! I don't believe it! Ariane...

I was just thinking about you, Wondering Where you'd vanished to

Don't you remember me, sweetie?

Bertha... We danced in Zurich

The name's Dodo now, baby

What's so funny?

Oh... my packages

You Want to be useful? Load up the car!

Best Way to treat them. Wonderful to see you again!

Let's eat, I'm dying to hear all the gossip

Dancing: One-two! One-two! For peanuts. Stuff that

You've put on Weight. Think you'll be able to get back on your toes?

I'm not eating much more than sandwiches right now

Are you broke, or something?

- Something, yeah... - So tell me

Just let me finish...

So I quit, changed my name to Dodo

it's a catchier name

And became an exotic dancer

Exotic dancing, strip tease

Dodo Voluptuous, that's my name

-Anything else, miss? - Thanks

- You Want anything else? - No thanks

Now, tell me... Oh, Wait, I'm not done

Dodo Voluptuous... Customers were crazy about me

I was on my Way

Then one day, bang! L'Amour, with a capital A

I'd still be a dancer, but Paul's so possessive, he keeps me locked away

But you haven't met the old man. I'll introduce you

But now tell me about yourself

l've just quit the troupe. I've no job

C'mon, We'll sort something out for you

Evening, Miss Dodo

So, you see, it's all mine

Look, it's Paul

Class, eh? Behaves himself too

Not that he deserves any credit. With so many Women here..

To him it's all livestock

Just a slab of meat, see?

Paul

-Answer me - Not so loud

- You like that? - They do

And he's always right. Dirty old man...

Like the show?

Paul, old man, Eve seats?

Table for Mr de Player

- There's none free - Make one

Meet Paul... King of the Paris night

He's elevated strip tease to a fine art

Two scotches

Thanks to Paul, this place is the Academy of strip tease

I saw how he looked at you. I'm sure he'll make you an offer

I mean a business offer. Cute girls are rare

I could never be a stripper

That's what they all say

I don't understand how they can do that

You Wear less on the beach, and that's for free

Know how much she earns?

It's not the money. I just couldn't do it

it's not a career, but it can tide you over

A girl here used to do a very spicy number...

to pay her Way through Law School

Still talking?

- We need your help, Paul - Come to the office later

It would keep me going for a While, Sam

Yes dear, but what do you think?

I don't Know. I really don't. it's not a rough place

I must ind some Way to survive. I can't Wait around forever

it's all new. At the start I bet it's just terrifying

But it's not that bad

No, it's a job. But I don't believe it's a job for you

You're the sort of gin Where it's going to show

It isn't just a matter of stripping, it's What's always around you

Anybody can become that sort, a secretary, a Waitress

I didn't mean that

it's a different life, Where everything's easy

Paris, the drinking, the night life...

People hanging round bars all night coz they're scared to go home

A gin like you will hold out a long time

- Until... - Until?

One day it happens

Well, I haven't made up my mind yet

All right, try again. Come in and Walk

Go on

Ariane, my love, you Walk like a marble statue

You've got to come in sexy. Here... Watch

Like this

Your object is to awaken desire

No, no, no! She'll look like a comedy act

See what I have to put up With? He never understood my style

I'll go somewhere else Where I'm appreciated

OK, bye. Let's try again

OK, from now you're on you own. Don't expect any more help from me

Goodbye!

So long, Berthe. It was great while it lasted

That's better

That's better

Hard Work, eh?

No, not like that!... Come on, try again

Now, very slowly... Hesitate!

Take your time

With sensuality, all the Way

Stroke it, like it's fur

Caress it... No! Not like that

I know it's only camel hair, but imagine it's mink

Caress it... Very lightly

That's it sweetheart, you got the idea

it's Ermine... that's right, yes so soft...

it's getting there

Never, never, never!

- Are you taking the veil, or What? - I'm sorry

No tears, please. Just try again, she'll get it, right?

What about the audience? Look at the audience

Look out at them all, but a bit scornfully

- Like to hell with you all - That's it...

Pause a second. See that guy...

it's for him I'm undressing

You think better of it...

Walk several steps, very relaxed... Hesitate again

And then I strip because I feel like it, because I Want to

What I have a yen for, what I love, is my skin

A skin like this is rare, gentlemen, too dear for you

And Why? Because under this skin is a Woman who despises you

That's enough for now

For a stripper, there's one secret:

- It's all in how you look at them - That's it

No, that's ridiculous. Stop

No, take it off, please

- What the hell's that? - it's a dress!

Now What's Wrong?

- He's bothering you? - Sweetie, What's the problem?

- it's only one guy - What happens with a full house?

200 guys staring at you

- Suppose she never makes it? - Why won't she?

- Because she's Wooden - What was that?

I didn't say anything

Listen, kids...

I've just had a brilliant idea

I've just had a brilliant idea

Don't Worry, you'll be great

And now the long awaited...!

Break a leg!

Ariane!

It's going Well. Very, very Well

- Right, what style - Such an original idea

Post-modern strip tease, eh?

Get out there... And smile!

Make the most of it. Quick

Almost like she meant to do it

You were Wonderful darling, Well done

And a kiss for me too

I Want you to do the same act here every night

You're on. Quick, quick

Take your little veil

Higher. Hide the nose, right?

Some girls have no shame

Are you happy?

You're smiling

I was lucky... they liked me

In fact, Sam... it Wasn't even real strip tease

I mean it

You see, this is the living room

It gets lots of daylight

Look...

Here's the kitchen

Not bad, eh?

Did you put that painting up?

The dancers? No

They were there already

That was lucky

Yes

You left your slippers behind

Don't you need them to Work out With?

They're so old, I'll get new ones

When? Tomorrow?

Tomorrow or the day after. Whenever I get time

Are you trying to spoil it for me?

Finally I'm doing OK...

Enough to eat, and a nice place to stay

- it's gonna cost you - Well, so What?

I'm paying, right?

Ariane, don't you care at all?

I love the applause and do I ever miss it!

- Joujou feels the same - I don't

- Joujou, Why are you a stripper? -I don't like getting up early

OK, you're on

Boy, I was good tonight

Yeah, they were crazy about you

I just let myself go and they carry me

It's marvellous, just like dancing. I love it

And I go all the Way

At least I'm a real stripper

-And a slut - Or maybe just jealous

- Leave it, I don't care - I'll bet she don't

Poor darling. You aren't used to bitchiness, eh?

I can handle them

You're hard to read

- I might be a bit late tomorrow - ls it very important?

- Yes - OK

Darling, you got a date or something?

Sort of

it's about time

Being alone isn't good for you

Yes, it was almost a love affair..

But a lost love affair

A great dancer an extraordinary dancer

Grace, technique...

I could never dream to be that good

Where have you been, Ariane?

What's been going on?

I didn't Want to see anyone

I understand

But couldn't you make an exception in my case?

Of course, Pierre

- Excuse me, now I really must go - Wait...

We're leaving on tour tomorrow. I'd love to hear your news

How about a drink after the show?

None of the others, just you and me

2 o'clock at Sam's. I look forward to it

OK

Dee Dee, what are you Working on now?

He's dreaming of his next project

That chapel he's doing for me down in Provence

I'd love to see it

We'll go down there together. it'll be great

I still think the crucifixion's a bit austere, though

St Martha is based on me, Without the hat of course

But with a halo

See Clara, everything's for sale, even halos

She's cute, but the suds get in the Way

I love him, isn't he great?

Let's go, OK?

Didn't you enjoy the show?

Not really my thing. But glad to see you're doing Well

- You must open another - Once I've paid for this one

Losing your nerve. Maybe I'll open one then

It could be fun

- I must think about it - Hey Look at that cute puppet

- isn't it cute? - Girl's not bad either

- What's her name? -Ariane

- Can't you shut them up? - Difficult

- They're annoying her - They're regulars

They're rude

Hey, I thought you were leaving

That puppet is the only thing in the World I Want

Paul! Paul, I must have it

Our artists are not for sale

You think? Everything's for sale

You're crazy to turn up a chance like this

So I'm crazy

All the girls are so jealous

Well, thanks for telling me

- But what can I tell him? - That l've a headache

- He can drink alone for a change - Not here...

He's invited us to Maxim's. You, me and Paul

No!

What do you Want? A date with Kennedy?

- She coming? - No, she's already left

Why lie? She didn't Want to come

Didn't Want to?

I sold you as hard as I could

OK, Paul. See you

- He's going? - He'll be back

That girl has got guts

- Right - Or she's an idiot

Later

Did you see that girl?

What'll it be?

But I know her

Pretty, eh? Three scotches

isn't she that girl from Le Crazy?

She doesn't look the type

Not that type or any other

Don't you Want to talk? What are you up to?

It's not interesting

But it's good to see you again. it's cheered me up

it's not been much fun

Sometimes I need to feel alone

It was awful, after I left you all

But what are you doing now?

Now is much better

I'm OK

Waiter...?

The tour starts tomorrow. You've an early Night

- I'd like an autograph - I'll try

- Sam - Excuse me, miss...

There are some fans of yours here Who'd like an autograph

That's it?

So What?

Here We go

Tired?

Stripping looks like hard Work

Very

Getting naked must take it out of you

If you say so

Do you like doing it?

I love it

Now I see Why you were a bit cool when We met

I was joking I do it because I have to

ls that all you've got?

Pierre... We're old friends

I Want you to understand

Pierre... Do you really like me?

It's a special number

I don't take much off

You have to start somewhere...

What counts is not the degree, but the principle

Not much off

What do the others think?

Not my problem

Here's my street

- Have a good trip -Oh, no...

Think you can get rid of me like that, eh?

Now you're such a big star

Once you were so high and mighty, and now...

- Pierre, please... - No, not tonight...

Now I get it. You haven't changed, I'm the one who was slow

Going to ask me in?

Can't be choosy in the Work you do. And I'm as good as the others

Oh, yes. But you see...

...there's already someone up there Waiting for me

Sorry...

I'm a busy girl now

-Ariane...?? - What is it?

Can't be choosy in the Work I do

The work I do...

The work I do

Getting naked must take it out of you

Do you like doing it?

Tonight it's not working

It's my fault. Why do I care?

I take off very little, very little, very little

I cheat

It's not the degree, it's the principle that counts

It's the principle that counts

The work I do..

So go on - do it

- Once a prude, always a prude - Wonder what else she's got

Nothing

And do you think you've got much left?

Your good years are over, sweetie

And you know it

Leave her alone, Ariane. The boss Want to see you

She's got a nerve

- I'm only 29 -You sure?

I've got years left in me still, more than her anyway

What led to that little show last night?

I listened to my inner voice

You're a complicated girl. You've really got no-one?

No-one, yes

- That's Why you're so fiery - Probably

You going to do that every night now?

Why not?

Why?

Because l've finally understood

it's not good to cheat

No-one gets away Scot free

And then the others...

But who cares about the others...

- One day there'll be someone - Don't be too sure

That's Why I Worry about you

A few flowers so you'll think of me while I'm away

- From him? - Yes

I knew he was a gentleman, so non, so charming...

'Who imagines I lie awake at night thinking about him

- Has he got a thing for strippers? - Not usually

Society Worn en, stars, models sometimes

I'm flattered

- Keep the Hewers - Thanks

Rehearsal tomorrow. We need to Work up a new act

- Why? - Because

- it'll have to be good - Indeed

It's funny I was dying to get the new number sorted

Had I changed so quickly?

Well, so what?

More!

Every night, more and more beautiful

He was right. I did think about him

Look... Who could these lovely flowers be for?

Does he think I'm a War memorial?

They're orchids too

Who's there?

Flowers

Take them away

Then I won't get a tip

Alright, Wait a second

I suddenly realised flowers might not be your style

It was my fault

So, it was you?

- Want some lunch? - No

- Dinner? - No

- Supper? - No

But... you have to eat

- Hi - Didi and Dodo, I know

Millionaire and poet, so what

- What about Von Bergen? - Finished...

Like that Brazilian debutante

- No-one in tonight - They're all here

Exactly. Hey, Wait...

Who's that girl?

No-one. I know the guy

'With him, she'll become someone

- Think it'll last? - It hasn't started yet

Looks to me like it has

Oh, darling a slow one

- Is he as rich as people think? - He's richer

Nice for her, eh?

Hello there

You've lost your clip

it's yours

Excuse me...

-You're in the news - Lucky me

You were right. it's on

- I've had an idea - Me too

- Tell me - You first

Let's go home and I'll tell you there

We must be having the same idea

- Naughty boy - That's me

I thought of you all the time I was away

Jean-Loup!

- She's bored - We all are

I don't like this place anymore

- Don't cry - Will you come see me in Rio?

Of course she will

- More whisky? - Yes, more whisky

Yes, my dear. What else could We do?

- Sleep? - What's that?

- You're tired? - Not really

- You do this every night? - it's amusing

I love being amused. I'm fun and Witty

All my friends say so. All my charming friends

Don't disagree

I have friends all over the World like this

You make me sad if you stare like that

That's awful

There's a sadness about you. That's what attracted me

- Shall We tell them? - Yes

We're in love and We're going on holiday

To Klosters

There's snow and purity in the mountains

and Well be all alone

Drink! We're all in love!

Hey guys! Heat it up! Blow! Blow! Blow!

Wake up everyone! This is a party!

Start having fun!

I'm alone. All alone

Deoda, you must love me

- You must. No-one loves me - Of course they do

How can I not? You've been so good to me

Loosen up, like the rest of us

We're all having fun. Come on, Ariane...

Come on, come on...

- Oh to be beautiful again - Beauty is cheap these days

And so over rated

At one time, I would been training by now

Paying six francs an hour, on credit

Now I lack the courage for that

What a strange evening, a strange guy

Easy to like, charming

Once, the telephone never rang

No-one ever caff ed

But now, someone is thinking about me

Someone who likes me

Because I was sad

- Pretty good - it's a sort of success

- Don't you ever answer the phone? - You Woke me up

l've blown it, haven't l'? You're not interested

OK, checkmate for the little king

As my mother used to say

Forgive me for last night. I got you all Wrong

Good luck with the show

May I send you a flower?

Of course

Given your new act, it might be better if I stay away

- That's cool of you - I can do much better than that

I know

You do?

Maybe you're Wrong

Can We forget about last night. Give me another chance

Who's giving the chance to Whom?

My driver will Wait for you

We'll have a Wonderful evening, I promise you

Poupée La Rose

- Paul! Paul - How is she?

- Great - Nervous?

Not a bit

- it's not right. We must check - I'll go

That's her! Come on, you guys, quickly

So, Whats all the excitement about?

You'll soon ind out

What a babe

You said it

- Tell Ariane I Want to see her - Yes, Mr Paul

You were great, baby

Know What? You're my successor

Girls, meet the new Dodo Voluptuous

The other one has retired

Mr Paul Wants to see you

To congratulate you

While I show them some real art

And depress them

You're great, you finished her off

How pretty! He has taste. That's Worth a mint, that is

- 10 million? -At least

I can't accept this, he's mad

- No, he's rich -Are you seeing him tonight?

- Yes - So go and get ready

- Guys like that are rare - Worse luck

Times three

As rare as classy Women

ls that aimed at me? All you do is get at me

l've had it, goodbye!

Not going to stop me?

- Remember that Moroccan villa? - The one with the...

Yes. l've rented it for us

Really?

Guess what We'll do there? Make that sauerkraut you like

You're so sweet, I love you

Captain Denis Handel Welcomes you on board

After you

Normally it's a fashionable place, rowdy even

Now, for you, it's the quietest spot in Paris

Just the two of us

Jean Loup

Jean Loup

- You don't like it? -I do,very much

So, Why not accept it?

It's too much

Too much?

You're unbelievable

- You can't be for real - Very funny

If you Want nothing from me, Why are you here?

Let me go

What did I say? Did I hurt you? Ariane...

Money certainly complicates things

Not really, you mustn't think that

it's too easy for you

Today, jewellery

Tomorrow a necklace

But with a catch

No, Jean Loup... Not me

You got it Wrong

Ariane, I'm sorry. I'm an idiot

it's alright

Friends?

Let's dance

Relationships are tough

Especially with an angel

I'm naturally cowardly, ...a bit of a liar

ls that all?

And if I Want something, I simply have to have it

Tonight I Want a different kind of music

I Want to sit next to you, and listen

Wonderful, Wait now

You like this?

I know it by heart

We danced to it... It was difficult

Since I was born, nothing's been difficult for me

The Bank married into Sugar, Sugar married into Tin

The product of Sugar and Tin married Iron and Steel

And here I am, the product of all these love affairs

An only son

Poor little rich boy

Beautiful pauper

The Prince and the Shepherdess, it was the name of a ballet

- Did it have a happy ending? - It was a fairy tale

it's strange, I'm almost happy

And you?

I feel good

The gray dawn. The day breaks...

The hour of regret

When I'm afraid to go home

Look there... Nôtre Dame. Just like a post card

I think I'm in love

Me too... maybe

Now things are different

Will you refuse a rose?

It's funny

You've got it all, and yet you're as lost and lonely as me

Thank you, Ariane

He thanked me

I thought I was strong and he was weak

He showed me Paris... His Paris

Chic Paris... Dangerous Paris

It seeps into you, you resist at first, and then...

This easy girl surrendered herself to pleasure

I enjoyed it all... Even the crazy nights

It was good at last, to feel you were someone

It was good after being a nobody to be recognised

Then eventually you stopped remembering why

Days, nights, all merged into one

Do you love me? Please don't say no

Must everyone love you?

For me, it's vital. Do you understand?

Otherwise I'm miserable

And I have a need to love someone

We're the same, then?

No, not at all

Do you Watch me While I sleep?

I sleep when you do

I often Watch you sleep

I cover you up if you look cold

I uncover you if you seem hot

You've discovered exactly how to love me

I try

You know...

We shouldn't drink so much, We get too serious

You're right

We must be careful

Happy birthday, darling

Don't get cold

Happy birthday

That should last at least ten years

Three of them should see her out, then

l've had more

- She's in for a big surprise -I know what it is

Happy?

Are you?

Something like that

What's on your mind?

Other birthdays

Next year, just Wait...

A thousand masked revellers

And as a climax... A stupendous firework display

You like it?

A firework display?

I had them once before on my birthday

Beautiful... I was a child

Quite a sight, all the fire in the sky

Cologne in flames. A happy birthday

-I lost my parents that night - I'm sorry, darling

About this coat

I know it was terribly expensive, but please accept it

- Don't talk to me like that - Sorry

Wherever there are bombs my family's involved

Take this coat as reparation

I'm certainly learning a lot from you about cynicism

Talking of families, I have a meeting with mine tomorrow

An evening Without me. Can you bear it?

I'll try

Are you going?

I have to check out a new girl in Montmartre

Montmartre! What a great idea! Let's all go!

Sounds rather sordid

That's the fun of it. Come on

- Look, that's Ariane - Oh, the girl from Le Crazy

- That coat... - Must be Worth a bomb

- Hi, Paul - Hi girls

- I'm here to see you - Oh, thank you

We're being observed

- it's horrible - What's up with you?

No! Don't drink anything

Are the glasses dirty?

It's Wild. She's great, huh?

To die for

Takes genius to be so disgusting. What say?

She's only trying to earn a living

What a life she must lead

Jean Loup, were these girls born like this?

Don't you Want to talk to me?

Are you mad?

Wonderful

I haven't forgotten you

I often think about you

But...

But life always gets in the Way. Your life...

They're enjoying it. And if I talk, I play badly

One, two, three, four.. When were you last here?

I don't know. A long time. Avery long time

I read the papers, and hear the talk...

and if it's about you, I listen

-And? - Scotch?

Two scotch

And I learn you're making a lot of dough

You're very famous

- Things are going OK -You were Wrong

Stripping was just right for me

How's the dancing going?

Very Well

- You practise every day? - Of course

Bought some new shoes?

Yes, and they're no good. I gave them away

You should look after this. Mink is expensive

Specially this sort

If someone loves you and Wants to give you such a coat

do you refuse?

- So it's a present? - Yes, of course

But how could you understand? Sitting at your piano all night

- What? - All you live for is jazz

Calm down. Everything's fine

You're in love, he loves you... That's it

Leaving?

Yes, I think it's best

If you find that girl who liked to dance, give her my love

Tell her to drop by and hear me play

OK?

Idiot! She's dead

I'll be right there, Paul

I'm late for rehearsal

it's good that you Work

Work is good, Work is ennobling

Even when it's stripping

You must know how to do it

I know how to do nothing

All I know is cars, tennis, polo, golf, dancing...

...and love

-Jean Loup - Playboy!

A boy who plays, Who's played with

And that's how I'll live

Not because it's fun, but it's clean

And less disgusting than anything else

Stay... I'm unhappy

Don't leave me darling, please...

I have to go. Come with me

Come along. I need your advice

Look

- So Paul, how is it? - Good, just carry on

Little devil, trying to tell me my business, eh?

Going out?

- Well, I was just... - Sit down, Watch

it's Worth it

l've known Women of the World, but next to her...

they can stay dressed

What class... What style!

- You could take her anywhere - Yes...

Absolutely anywhere

Get out of here!

Get some rest. I Want you on top form tonight

- ls it much further? - No. Why?

- You're driving like a mad man - Like a mad man, indeed

300 km outside Paris, a bunch of people you don't know

it's alright, you know them

Good evening, Madame

- They are Waiting, sir - I'm sure they are

- They've eaten? - Yes

They're in the dining room

- Who are they? -A bunch of crooks

My family

Indeed. They were all there

Wondering Why! was there

Sugar... Mines... the Bank a sprinkling of aristocracy

And God the Father

The only human face - Aunt Olga

In your youth you were a bit Wild, Weren't you?

Yes... a bit wild

Oh, I knew how to have a good time

You painted the town red

He's so naughty... A charmer

Be quiet, will you?

Don't listen to him. He's a monster...

Oh, that's very pretty

A gift from Jean Loup

He always had good taste

As your presence here confirms

Please excuse us, We have things to discuss

Why go to your gloomy office to say just one Word:

"Yes"

I knew you would be reasonable

-Well done, Jean Loup - Hold on...

Ariane, let me explain

I seem to have spent all the money my mother left

-And more - Indeed

- I spend quickly - You do

You don't know how to live - and I do

He's priceless

So, the family meet, come to a decision, and now...

the ultimatum

- Must you, really? - Absolutely

So either I accept their tiny pension

Or I go straight, become like them

Like them?

Beneath contempt

To conclude - I accept your conditions

To go straight

So straight, in fact...

That I'm getting married

You're surprised?

Do you Want to marry me?

You see? I even do that properly

I see you're all Wondering who she is

Who her family is

And yet she's very Well known. Famous all over Pans

She is beautiful... Refined

Aren't you happy with this marriage?

I don't know what you're up to, but go on

Be brave

Here... You can put these in the family album

She's a great artist

A great family should have a great marriage

In the Madeleine, with its steps

A cortege, maids of honor- all strippers

Clothed, of course

- Just imagine the publicity - You little rat!

Now let's go to the gloomy office

Let me see those photos

Unbelievable

Yes, that the men in our family should all marry such Witches

Such idiots

You're so lovely, my dear. Such a beautiful figure

- Do you love him? - I thought I did, yes

I thought I loved him

A Tickle egotist... Shallow. And unhappy inside

And yet those are the men We love

Come, let me take you back home

No, don't cry

No-one here is Worth your tears

Ariane, you entered into enemy territory

You were Wounded. That's normal

Let's drink to the unfortunate victim

Another of your illusions. No, Ariane...

You are not a victim

Really?

I'm sure of it

Then here's to the glory of the Wounded

Here you are. I should have known

- I looked everywhere - Careful, it's good scotch

- They agreed, l've Won - Good for you

The scene in the library, it was to die for

I held all the cards

-And the trump? - You were the trump

Thanks to you, they agreed to everything

Fantastic. Now will you do me a favor?

Anything

Get out. And never see me again

You kidding?

Jean Loup, clear off

I can see you're upset, but if I'd explained it to you

You'd never have agreed

- Clear off! - Don't be so touchy

It was the only Way I could afford you

I was broke, and the Way We were spending money, my girl...

Idiot. Did I ever ask for money?

You never had any problems accepting it

ls that how you think of me?

I Wanted to create at least one thing of beauty

With that, at least, I succeeded

If I agree not to marry you, they'll give me a fortune

We can live on it forever

I feel tired

I understand

Tonight will be super elegant

l've invited everyone to Maxim's

I Want you to be a sensation

You see, I do everything to please you

Just don't look like a victim

A victim? No chance

All Pans is here, Paul's on fire

- Hurry or you'll be late - Of course

Love, eh? You'll see him soon. Are you nervous?

Yes, a little

Because you're talented and beautiful, come...

First of all, your very own dressing room

- Like it? - it's lovely

The second surprise is inside the first - I don't mean the Hewers

But this here

Aren't you going to open it? Maybe you're used to surprises

-Aren't you? - With Paul, yes. But not like that

He Wants me to be "super elegant"

Go on, open it. You're dying to

Baby, look at this

Come on, look

Aren't you impressed?

- Deeply impressed - Look, there's a card

- He's Written something - Read it

"To help you get over a boring evening"

For rocks like that, I'd be bored every day

it's not a present, it's just my salary check

Hang on - PS...

"To give me pleasure, please Wear them tonight"

it's starting, I have to go. I'll see you soon

Break a leg!

Diamonds, pearls, sapphires...

Shining rubies... Vain ornaments of the flesh...

Behold... Ariane!

But... that's her mink

Crazy

The bitch

Poor Jean Loup... But isn't she great!

You've got to stop her

Just think of the publicity

What's she trying to say, Jean Loup?

He Wasn't generous enough

He gave Dora exactly the same piece

She's humiliated you

For all Paris to see

You're a laughing stock now

A surprise for you, sweetie

Hold on...

No, Ariane, you're not one of life's victims

He was right. Sam is always right

He offered me a way back. The hardest way..

But I had to take it, whatever the cost

And I will take it

THE END