/ [Spain] Luis Bunuel
translated / Yan Min
accompanied by the music of Handel (Note 1) "Aliluia", the opening and subtitles alternate on the screen. When the first few shots appeared, the music stopped.
The courtyard of the monastery. daytime.
Panorama: courtyard and covered corridor. The camera flicked to a group of nuns, and Virigiana was among them.
A group of boys crossed the yard two by one, led by a few nuns.
A priest passed by.
The nuns were talking in twos and threes, and the monastery came closer.
Dean: "Lady Verigiana!"
A trainee nun left her companion and walked towards the dean. This is Verigiana.
Verigiana: "Yes, mother..."
Dean: "I just received a letter from your uncle. He can't come to your hair drop ceremony."
Verigiana (indifferent): "Okay, mother Mother...
Dean (Very Giana's tone makes her very strange): "You don't seem to feel sorry for this. "
They walk along the promenade.
维里吉安娜:" I do not know him ...... this I only met him once, or many years ago. I can't even remember what he looked like. "
Dean:" He invited you to his house guest. "
Veligianna: "I don't want to leave the monastery, mother. "
She thought her words would be praised.
Dean: "It seems that your uncle is in poor health; he is your only relative." Before you swear by yourself, you should say goodbye to him. You may not have the opportunity to meet again in the future. "They
stopped and stood opposite each other.
Verigiana: "Why do you think I have to go to his house?" You know he never cared about me. "
Dean: "He paid for your education expenses, subsidized you, and now he has sent you makeup. Isn't that enough?"
Verigiana was very depressed and turned to ponder. The two continued to walk in the yard.
Verigiana: "I wanted to get rid of the mundane world forever, no more than the life of a mortal. But since it is your dean's order..." the
dean: "It will be lost in a few days, so you will tomorrow Let's go..." The
two stood facing each other, Verigiana's face gloomy.
Dean: "Everything you use on the road is placed in your self-cultivation room. You have to treat him as warmly as possible..." The
dean smiled slightly and left. Verigiana looked at her back, looking embarrassed.
Don Haymer's manor. garden. daytime.
Only saw the dirty feet of the little girl. Two little feet are skipping rope, and then they go back and forth, left and right, and cross again, jumping out of interesting patterns. Then, the little girl jumped on one foot, right foot for a while, left foot for a while. A pair of man's feet appeared very close behind her. This is Don Haimai coming over, and he admires the little girl's dexterous footwork.
The little girl was panting, her black hair was loose and disheveled, and her big eyes were shiny. The little girl bit her lower lip because of her force. Don Hymer walked up to her. At this time, there was a clanging sound, and a chaise was approaching. The little girl stopped jumping and looked in the direction of the carriage.
Don Haimai: "Lida, stop jumping today. Do you like this rope?"
Lida: "I like this rope. This rope is great for jumping. It has two handles."
Don Haimai: "Go, go! Go play!" The
little girl gave the rope to Don Haimai, who hung it on the nails of a big tree trunk. Then he walked towards the coming carriage.
Verigiana got out of the car. The coachman put her suitcase on the ground.
Lida and Ramona, who had just come out of the house, walked to Verigiana.
Lida: "Hello."
Verigiana: "Hello."
Ramona: "Miss, you are welcome. I am Ramona, Lord Don Hymer's servant."
Verigiana: "Ah, it's nice to meet you."
Don Hymer (approaching): " Verigiana!"
Verigiana apologized to Ramona, and walked towards Don Haimai. The two looked at each other curiously. There was curiosity on Verigiana's face, which was natural in this situation, but from the face of Don Hymer, he was more interested in her.
Verigiana: "Uncle, how are you?"
Don Hymer: " Okay, okay. The car was delayed, isn't it? How is the road?"
Verigiana: "Very good...it's beautiful here, uncle! What a Be quiet."
Don Heymer: "You will feel that you have not left the monastery."
In their attitudes, there is a complete lack of sincere enthusiasm, but the expression on Don Heymer's face shows that he is more interested in his niece. Come bigger.
garden. daytime.
In the picture are the feet of Don Hymer and Verigiana, they are standing side by side. Sometimes walking slowly, sometimes stopping for a while, it is often the case when people walk and talk. At first, only their voices were heard, but later they could be seen clearly.
Don Heimer: "So... how many days do you plan to stay here?"
Verigiana: "It won't be long, uncle, I only took a few days off."
Don Heimer: "Is it difficult to ask for leave? "
Veligianna: "No, the dean ordered me to come..."
Don Haimai stopped, his face dull.
Don Hymer: "You are so reluctant to see me... that you have to order..."
Verigiana (smiling, sincerely): "To be honest, I don't want to come. I won't lie. Uncle... I respect you very much, and thank you very much. Because I rely on you materially, but other aspects..."
Don Hymer. (sullenly): "Without any emotion..."
Verigiana: "no."
They started again. The girl's frankness surprised and delighted him.
Don Haimai:. "You're right loneliness made me a selfish person ...... you touch me between too little, I am sorry is not already too late.?"
维里吉安娜(Voice calm, indifferent): "Yes, it's too late."
They walked under the shade of a tree. It was a towering tree with luxuriant branches. In the distance is an uncultivated field.
Verigiana: "Uncle, all your land is deserted."
Don Hymer: "Yes, it's been twenty years. It's covered with weeds. It's the same in the house. Except for the ground floor, there are spiders everywhere." The net...I rarely go out."
Through the dense foliage, Lida's voice came:
"This is true. As soon as he walked out, he told me to
skip rope." Verijana was surprised, and said to him. Looking in the direction of the sound.
Lida's small head appeared among the leaves.
Don Heimer: "Come here, little rice bucket!"
Verigiana: "Who is this?"
Don Heimer: "It 's the daughter of my maid, Ramona. She really became a wild child."
Verigiana: "Come here." The
little girl disappeared among the leaves in a blink of an eye. Veligiana rushed past Don Hymer and took a few steps forward.
Don
Heimer: "You really look like your aunt! ... you walk like her." Verigiana: "I know, Uncle. You have already told me."
Don Heimer: "Really Strange... even the sound is the same."
They walked farther and farther on the boulevard.
living room. night.
Don Hymer is playing the organ. You can see his hands move back and forth on the keyboard, and his feet are on the pedals.
Mrs. Elvira's bedroom.
Verigiana took off her clothes and skirt, sat on the edge of the bed, and began to take off her black stockings. The light shone on her legs, with fair skin and perfect lines.
living room.
Don Hymer is still playing the piano. Judging from his face, he was so absorbed and ecstatic.
corridor.
At the door of Verigiana's bedroom, the servant Ramona just walked away a few steps and stopped again. After hesitating for a moment, she turned back and looked through the keyhole. There was the sound of piano in the living room.
living room.
Don Hymer is still immersed in music. Ramona walked into the living room cautiously. She stood beside her master, watching his fingers. The master's fingers played a series of harmonies on Qin Jian.
Ramona (softly): "She spread the bedding on the floor, sir!"
Don Hymer did not answer, and continued to play.
Ramona: "There is a thorny thing in her suitcase. That pajamas is made of burlap...maybe it will scratch her skin...look at her delicate skin and tender meat..."
Don Haimai seemed to have just heard her.
Don Haimai (continues to play the piano, but absent-mindedly): "Let's go, let's go! You can go..."
Ramona: "Yes, sir! Good night."
Don Haimai continued to play the piano.
Mrs. Elvira's bedroom.
A crudely made wooden cross of Jesus, surrounded by thorns, hammers, nails, sponges...These things were scattered on the pillows and the floor...
Very Giana knelt in front of these things wrapped in a nightgown. She is praying.
Livestock barn.
A man's hand is milking milk. This is the old servant who drove to pick up Verigiana that day. Little Lida climbed up the crossbar that tied the cow. Verigiana came over.
Verigiana: "Hello, Monjo."
Monjo (politely): "Hello, miss."
Verigiana: "Hello, Lida. What will happen to us today?"
Lida: "Today ??...Very good."
Verigiana (to the servant): "Pour me a glass of milk, won't you bother?"
Moncho: "Come here, miss."
Verigiana (observing his milking with interest, then took out a glass from the basket she held in her hand and handed it to Moncho. Moncho Fill her with a glass.): "Is it difficult to milk?" The
servant looked at her in surprise, as if she didn't understand how she would ask such a stupid question. He handed her the glass and replied, "No, it's not difficult, you can try it yourself..."
This suggestion made Verigiana very happy, but she refused.
Verigiana: "Look at what you said...I won't..."
Moncho: "Sit down, please sit down." (squeeze it to her.)
Verigiana still hesitated, and finally got his attention. Sit on the stool that Moncho gave her. She was timid and slow, she just touched her nipple, and she suddenly felt embarrassed. The whole body is full of inexplicable shyness. After a while, she still squeezed. Obviously, she felt very uncomfortable at this time. Lida dismissed her clumsy movements. Since she didn't express her milk, the servant squeezed again to show the girl, and taught her the hand.
"To fresh squeezed up big points ......"
Rita: "hard to squeeze ......!"
Mengqiao: "! You naughty little less Lusuo (for维里吉安娜) then squeeze the focus, lady, do not be afraid,"
Lai Da: ""Tang Haimai did a great job..."
Rong Qiao (to Lida):
"
Okay ... Get out..." Lida: "I don't..." Monjo (yes Lida): "You can take these barrels away...all in the way... (to Verigiana) Don't be afraid, miss...or else, I will hold your hand...yes, squeeze
Right ..." Verigiana (sorrowfully): "No...no, I can't..." The
servant looked at her in confusion.
"I don't think
doing this is very..." Before he could finish, Verigiana had already walked towards Lida.
At the end of the barn, another servant was stacking hay.
Lida: "I saw you only wear a shirt!"
Verigiana glanced at her angrily.
"? What you say is true?"
Rita: "Yes, it is true, seen, I've seen!"
Mengqiao: "Do not listen to her, she always lie."
Lai Da was very angry, and shouted to the old man:
"No, did I see it! No, I saw it with my own eyes! When she was wearing clothes, there were a few hairpins on her head. She picked them up from the floor.
Yeah !" Veligiana understood that Lida was really telling the truth. She picked up the little girl and asked angrily:
"Where did you see it?"
Lida: "From the terrace."
Verigiana: "It is very bad to peek at others. You shouldn't do this."
Meng Joe shook his head unhappily.
Finally, Verigiana smiled and said to Lida:
"I'm going to the chicken shed, will you go with me?"
Lida made a face unhappily and ran over the crossbar.
Verigiana thanked the servant, took the glass and drank the milk.
Chicken coop. daytime.
Verigiana picked up eggs in the basket with white and tender hands.
"Good morning, Verigiana." Don Hymer's voice.
Verigiana: "Good morning, uncle. You got up so early today!"
Don Haimai (appears): "I want to spend more time with you."
Verigiana: "I made one for you today. Little cake, it's delicious."
Don Haymer: "Oh, you can really hurt me. I don't know what I should do if I'm still alone."
Verigiana: "You are single because of You yourself..."
Don
Haymer: " What do you mean?" Verigiana: "Nothing... I didn't say anything."
Don Haymer: "You don't believe me at all? You say ..."
Verigiana (hesitating for a moment): "Well, I said, my character is straightforward."
She approached Don Hymer and stared into his eyes.
Verigiana: "You have a son, is it true?"
This question surprised Don Hymer, and for a moment he was speechless.
Don
Heimer: " Where did you hear about it?" Verigiana: "My mother said it. I heard her mention it many years ago. So, is it true?"
Don Heimer: "Yes , Yes."
Verigiana: "You have never seen him?"
Don
Hymer: " Never seen." Verigiana: "But, how can this be?"
Don Hymer: "One People do stupid things, sometimes out of ignorance, sometimes because of..."
Verigiana: "Because of despicableness."
Don Hymer : "But... you know what life is? No, you won't understand this."
Veligiana (a little worried, pacing back and forth): "But I understand that you should have kept this child by your side."
Veligiana's face was solemn. Don Haian was uneasy. He approached Verigiana with ashamed expression.
Don Haimai: "The child's mother wants to take him away. This woman was of ordinary origin and her family was very poor. At that time, I respected and loved your aunt, and I was afraid that if she knew about her, I would lose her. So I didn't have anything. Said."
Don Haimai kept staring at the bee parked on the side of the drinking barrel. He acquiesced in all this.
Verigiana: "So, what about this unfortunate child?"
Don Haymer: "Don't worry, someone will take care of him."
Silence. Verigiana lifted the basket. Don Haimai stared at the bee intently, it still stopped by the barrel.
Don Hymer: "You may think I am a weird person."
Verigiana: "No, uncle. But it is unfortunate to arrange life like this..."
When the secret bee fell into the water, it struggled desperately, trying to get rid of the desperate situation. Don Hymer put a piece of grass into the water and let the bee climb onto the grass.
Don Haimai: "Poor worm, almost drowned!"
Living room. night.
The hour hand of the wall clock points to two o'clock. The phonograph played very loud music (a chorus of the fourth movement of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony), drowning out the rhythmic bells.
The flames in the fireplace beat happily, illuminating the empty living room.
At the end of the living room is the door of Don Hymer’s bedroom.
Don Hymer’s bedroom. night.
Don Haimai knelt in front of a carved wooden box; the lid opened.
He was concentrating on a well-preserved wedding dress, which, judging from its outdated style, belonged to the late Mrs. Elvira.
He took out pieces of bridal clothing from the box: veils, tights, orange wreaths, satin shoes, white stockings and so on. He looked carefully at some things, and hardly even looked at some things. The old man was very excited, he was sucking the breath radiating from the suitcase like drunkenness. Then he shook off the slippers from his feet and put a pair of women's satin shoes on his feet. Then he took out a tights with thin straps from the box.
The majestic chorus of the Ninth Symphony.
Don Hymer stood up laboriously, holding the tights in his hands, and leaning in front of the mirror. He stretched the tights over his clothes, looking forward to the figure in the mirror. In the mirror are Don Haymer's chest and face. The flames are booming in the fireplace, and the shadows are dancing.
Suddenly, when Don Haimai heard a voice, he jumped in surprise, took off his tights, hid behind him, and walked towards the door.
Don Hymer (opens a crack in the door, nervously): "Who is it?"
He found Veligiana close at hand. She was barefoot, put on a long nightgown, and wore a woolen shawl on her shoulders. It seemed that she hadn't noticed that her uncle was staring at her from behind and walked straight to the living room. She carried a small basket with a few strands of wool and a fabric that had just been knitted.
Don Hymer followed her silently.
living room. late at night.
Verigiana walked to the fireplace and sat in an easy chair. Her eyes were wide open, but the expression on her face was indifferent and dull, like a stone sculpture.
Don Hymer also walked into the living room, watching the girl's movements in fear. He stood in front of her and finally figured out that Veligiana was sleepwalking. He tried not to make a sound and looked carefully.
Verigiana had just sat on the easy chair, and unexpectedly tripped the bottom flap of her pajamas, revealing her thighs.
Don Haimai was very excited, staring at her motionless white thighs intently, unable to look away.
Verigiana took out the knitting needles, a few rolls of wool and a sewing kit from the basket, and threw them all into the fireplace. Her movements are unconscious, but extremely accurate. When she leaned towards the fireplace, her thighs were bare.
Don Hymer couldn't help closing his eyes, a pained expression on his face. How much he hopes to see such a young girl next to him, she makes him very nostalgic, but dare not hold her in his arms.
He opened his eyes. It seems that I have an idea.
He uncomfortably saw Verigiana kneeling in front of the fireplace, holding the ashes into the basket, and walking slowly towards Don Hymer’s bedroom.
Seeing all this, Don Haimai was shocked, he hesitated for a moment, and walked with her again.
Don Hymer’s bedroom. late at night.
Verigiana walked slowly towards Don Hymer's bed. She walked to the bed and stood still, and scattered the ashes in the basket on the sheets. The action is calm and unhurried.
Verigiana's behavior made Don Hymer startled and frightened.
When Verigiana's carrying basket passed by Don Hymer, she touched him lightly, but she still had her eyes open, her eyes dim, and her bare feet moved briskly on the floor. After Don Hymer watched Verigiana out of the room, he came to the bed and looked at the pile of ashes with a dejected expression.
corridor. late at night.
Don Hymer watched Verigiana walk into Mrs. Elvira's room from the door. The door closed slowly. Only a small noise was heard when the door bolt was plugged in.
Don Hymer’s room. morning.
Through the windows of the verandah, a large area of trees can be seen, which looks very gloomy against the blue clear sky.
Ramona knelt on the ground and wiped the floor next to Don Hymer's bed with a rag.
Don Haimai's voice: "She got up?"
Ramona: "Woke up early."
She stood up, paying attention to the master's face. He is sitting in bed having breakfast. She said again: "She told me to pack her things..."
Ramona's words shocked Don Haimai.
Don Hymer: "This is her last day in this house! She is leaving... I will never see her again."
Ramona (wiping the ashes on the bookshelf): "Why don't you
Keep her for a few more days?" Don Haimai (unhappy): "I have asked her, but she doesn't even want to listen. This is ungrateful! Sometimes I really want to beat her... When she talked about the monastery, she was like a stone."
Don Hymer wrinkled his shields and pondered for a moment. Then she shouted in a sincere tone: "Ramona!"
Ramona put down her work and looked at her master.
Don Haimai (knocking on the edge of the bed): "Come here." The
maid put down the rag and leaned forward timidly to the bed.
Don Heimer: "Sit down! I need your help."
Ramona: " Please tell me, sir."
Don Heimer: "Sit down: You sit down!"
She still didn't dare to sit down. Don Hymer grabbed her hand and forced her to sit down.
Don Haimai (gentlely): "You respect me very much, don't you?..."
Ramona said, "That's enough, sir. If I don't respect you, I'm really ungrateful. I have nowhere to live in my life. At the time, you left me and my daughter."
Don Haimai: "Okay, okay, these things don't need to be mentioned. You said, what can you do for me?"
Ramona: "You I'll do whatever you tell me to do, sir."
Obviously, Don Haimai already has a plan. But he wanted to find out the details before saying it.
Don Hymer: "Lamona, why don't you talk to her? Women are smarter than men. Women can always figure out a way, and you can use your brains as long as you can tell her to live for another two or three days. "
He grabbed Ramona's hand and stroked it again.
The maid was sitting on the edge of the bed, only half of her figure could be seen.
Don Haymer: "Ramona, you are a good person! Go and talk to her. I know, you are not the kind of person who wants to make terms. But I promise, if you can persuade her to stay, I won’t forget You and your daughter."
Ramona: "But what can I tell her, sir. Would she listen to a servant..."
Don Haimai (holding her hands nervously): "Yes, you said That's right. But there must be a way."
He still couldn't make up his mind to say his plan.
Ramona: "You should think of a way yourself. You are smarter than me. I will serve you wholeheartedly."
Don Hymer glanced at Ramona in disbelief, then said incoherently, "Open that cabinet. , There is a small bottle without a bottle sticker in it, which contains a few white pills."
The door of the small cabinet is ajar, and there are various things inside, including a few small bottles.
Ramona opened the door and took out a bottle.
Ramona (turning back to face Don Heymer): "Is that this, sir?"
Don Heymer nodded.
Don Hymer: "Okay, put it here. Now you go and do your own thing, what you should do, I'll tell you later."
Ramona went out. Don Hymer picked up the tray and placed it on the bedside table; this tray was for his breakfast. Then he got off the bed and put on slippers, walked to the window, and looked at the garden.
garden. morning.
From the window of Don Haimai's bedroom, you can see Lida skipping rope. Verigiana stood by. The little girl stopped. The two of them talked for a while, and then Veligiana took the rope, and they jumped up together, and they cooperated very tacitly.
Don Hymer’s bedroom. morning.
Don Haimai witnessed this scene with a pleasant look in his eyes.
Verigiana and Lida are still skipping rope.
living room. daytime.
A pair of women's hands were peeling oranges, and the peeled orange peels were rolled into a spiral.
This is Veligiana peeling her skin and her movements are skillful. She put the orange sac on the plate and handed it to Don Haimai.
The cups and plates are messy on the small round table, apparently just having a meal.
Don Hymer is sitting with his back against the fireplace, cleaning his pipe. Then he put the pipe aside and looked at the spiral orange zest with admiration.
Don Hymer: "I've never been able to cut it like this. I'm impatient."
Verigiana stood by the fire, staring at the flames in a daze. Then she turned and approached Don Hymer. Her movements and eyes showed confusion and helplessness.
Verigiana: "Why don't you wake me up?"
Don Hymer ate oranges.
Don Hymer: "It's said that it's dangerous."
Villigiana was embarrassed by what happened last night, and she tried to pretend that she didn't care about it.
Verigiana (definitely): "Not necessarily. During my last sleepwalking, someone slapped me a few times and woke me up. You see, am I still alive?" The
girl's face suddenly changed. gloomy.
Verigiana: "I feel very upset, I made you a bed of ashes."
Don Haimai (still eating with gusto): "What's wrong with you? You did this weird thing, or something else. Isn't it the same? The sleepwalkers don't know what they are doing anyway."
Verigiana was still anxious and shook her head.
Verigiana: "The ashes symbolize confession and death."
Don Haimai (laughing): "So, you have to confess, because you are going to be hospitalized, and I am going to die because I am much older than you. ."
Verigiana sat in a chair. Ramona comes in and puts a cup of coffee in front of Don Hymer.
Don Hymer: "If you have no objection tomorrow, I will take you to the station."
Verigiana: "Thank you uncle."
Don Hymer took a closer look at the pipe and put it on tobacco.
Don
Heymer: " I want to be special when we say goodbye tonight." Verigiana: "It's up to you, uncle..."
Don Heymer handed Verigiana a petal of orange, his face looked special. Melancholy, said: "I want to ask you to do something for me... It's a small thing, but it's very important to me."
Verigiana (smiling slightly): "I can't do anything today Reject you."
Don Haimai was surprised and very proud. He got up and approached Verigiana.
Don Hymer: "So, no matter what I beg of you, you can do it?"
Verigiana calmly ate the orange that Don Hymer gave her.
"Whatever you want me to do. Let's talk."
Don Hymer looked at her gratefully. But he was suddenly caught in shame.
"Wait... it's always a stupid thing!" He smiled shyly: "I'm always embarrassed to beg you."
Don Haimai took a sip of coffee and smoked again. He shook his head, seeming to applaud himself deeply.
garden. Into the night.
In the moonlight, the outline of the entire house loomed out. Only two rooms are still lit, and their windows appear bright in the twilight. Then, the light in Mrs. Elvira's bedroom gradually moved away, as if someone had left the room with a light. There was a dog barking in the distance.
corridor. night.
Verigiana came out of Mrs. Elvira's bedroom. She was wearing a wedding gown, the one Don Haymer took out of the box. The girl held a lit candlestick in her hand, and she looked as magnificent and sturdy as she was when she was on the altar. It seemed that Verigiana was not very satisfied with the role she played, even though everything that happened made her feel a little ridiculous.
Ramona followed behind her, carrying the long backside that was mopping the floor. The two walked towards the living room.
living room. night.
Don Haimai looked towards the door: the graceful Verigiana was coming in from outside the door. He was so excited that he couldn't even move his steps. Afterwards, he walked towards Verigiana, took the candlestick from her, and looked at her appreciatively. Ramona put down the back of her hand and disappeared from the camera.
Don Hymer (very gentle): "How strange! At first I asked you to help me, but you refused, and you were almost angry. Now, you suddenly decided to grant me this joy. Thank you so much. "
Very Giana (very uncomfortable): "I don't like fancy dress parties. But, as you can see, I did it according to your weird thoughts."
Don Hymer put down Verigiana's hand.
Don Haimai (with a sad face): "This is not a fancy dress party, and my thoughts are not strange." After a moment of silence, he went on to say: "Now, I tell you one thing, people who know it. There is not much
left or right ." He walked a few steps in the room, rubbing his hands subconsciously, then stopped and looked at Verigiana.
"Your aunt died of heart failure on the day we got married. She fell into my arms in this dress. You really look like her..."
He walked to a small table close to him and set the candlestick. on the table. Staring at Verigiana, she continued:
"Maybe, you think I'm nervous."
Verigiana: "No, uncle. Now I can make you happy, I'm very happy. Because of the impression of you in the past with me. On the contrary, I think you are very kind."
Verigiana straightened her veil.
Don Hymer walked to another table where Ramona was busy preparing dinner; lighting the alcohol lamp.
"You don't know... When I was young, I had great ambitions. I wanted to be a big man and do things for people... Do something that proves that I love humans. But I started to do specific things. , I was worried that people would laugh at me. I thought I was ridiculous... so I shrank back again."
Verigiana: "Isn't this timid?"
Don Hymer was shocked unconsciously, he straightened up and paced back and forth in the room.
Don Hymer: "No, it’s not timidity. Believe me, I won’t tremble even in the greatest danger. If I have a chance, I have to prove this. However, if there is a stranger who wants to Come to talk to me, it will make me deeply disturbed." The
two were silent for a while. Don Heymai looked at Veligiana, eyes full of admiration.
Don Haimai: "You can't see enough of me.
Sit down. " The two sat down side by side.
Verigiana: "Uncle, don't think I feel sorry for leaving you at all..."
Don Haimai (with hope): "Then stay, don't go."
Verigiana shook her head.
Verigiana: "It's a pity..."
Don Hymer (lows his voice): "I know, it's my fault. If I used to visit you often, I would pick you up on holidays, maybe now I won't be at all. That's it."
Verigiana (smiling): "Maybe so..."
Don Hymer got up. He is in an extremely excited state. He feels that his future depends on what he is about to say.
Don Haimai: There is another possibility if you stay. If I ask you, what if..."
He was speechless, looking at the floor.
Don Haimai: "Well... I will tell you what will happen to you..."
He couldn't say what he wanted to say anyway, he was nervous His mouth was hot and his lips were dry, his face flushed, and his muscles cramped.
Don Haimai: "No! can not! "
Verygia looked at him, feeling very strange.
Ramona had been paying attention to their conversation, she was curious and worried. At this moment, she walked to the master's side, intending to help him. She turned to Veligiana, decisively
He said in one breath: "He wants to—want you to marry him, miss. "
Very Jaina was shocked by these words.
Ramona: "Excuse me, sir. But if I don't say this, you can't say anything."
Don Hymer was very uncomfortable, and he looked at the maid reproachfully.
Ramona (to Verigiana): "He loves you very much, and he is worthy of your love, because the character of
others is very good." Verigiana felt too abrupt and hadn't calmed down yet, so she asked her to beat Don Hymer. Even more at a loss. Suddenly, she frowned and asked angrily: "Are you kidding me?"
Don Haimai (looking at the ground, but with a certain voice): "No! I want you to never leave this home."
Verigiana (gets up): "Are you sane? I've been in a good mood these days... but now it's all ruined by you."
Silence.
Verigiana (walking towards the door): "I'd better go back to the house."
Don Hymer rushed to follow her, trying to stop her.
Don Hymer: "Wait a minute! Please forgive me! I beg you for forgiveness. Keep my mind clear for a few minutes. If you leave immediately, I will feel that you will always resent me in your heart. I promise not to say anything to you. If it's unpleasant... I will put on a record, let's listen to music for a while, and have some coffee... Please sit down."
Don Haymer gestured to Ramona, and Ramona went to get the coffee pot.
Verigiana said nothing, and stood still with her head down.
Ramona looked at Don Hymer, who quietly made another signal.
Don Hymer walked to an old phonograph, put on the record, and played classical music as usual.
Verigiana sat down on the chair, still bowing her head.
Ramona was making coffee at the table, and she quietly sprinkled some kind of powder into a cup.
Ramona (approaching Verigiana): "Miss...please drink it."
She handed Verigiana a cup of coffee. The latter's eyes were dull, and she slowly drank the coffee one bite at a time.
The servant's residence. night.
There is a small cabin on the ground floor with simple furnishings: an old-fashioned chest of drawers and a rough table, where Moncho is sitting at the table repairing the belt. There is a piece of paper in front of him with a few lumps of sugar on it. He bites a bit from time to time, chewing with relish.
The door opened and Lida walked in. She was barefoot, wearing a long skirt, wrapped in a thick shawl, just like Verigiana's shawl. The little girl kept crying.
Old Mengqiao didn't look at her straight.
Mengcho: "What are you crying for?"
Lida: "I'm afraid."
Mengcho: "Don't pretend to be garlic, go to sleep."
Lida: "A black
cow is coming." Mengcho (mockingly): "Black Bull?"
Lida walked to him and gradually calmed down.
"Yes, big black cow."
"Boss boss?"
Lida (
voiced and colorful ): "Yes, it's so big." Moncho: "Too big to get in?"
Lida shook her head quickly. Meng Qiao couldn't help being laughed, his appearance seemed to say: "Haha, let's show it, lie."
Meng Qiao: "Then how did this cow come in, idiot?" The
little girl changed her mind and replied vividly: "From the closet."
Moncho: " Lie! Don't pester me."
Lida cried again.
"I'm afraid..."
So, Moncho gave her a little candy.
"Here, if you have a nightmare, call mother. Go away! Don't shout! I hate it!"
Lida took the sugar and stood there for a while. Moncho went on to work. The little girl finally left, biting the candy so loudly.
living room. night.
Don Hymer handed Ramona the coffee cup he had drunk. Ramona took it and put it on the table. The master and servant looked at each other silently. At this time the music is over. Don Hymer went to the gramophone to change the record.
Verigiana sat in the easy chair, silent, holding an empty coffee cup in her hand. Don Hymer walked behind her.
Close-up: Verigiana's hand, holding a coffee cup and saucer in her hand, suddenly, her finger loosened, and the tea cup fell to the ground. Don Hymer was behind her, holding his breath, watching her movements. Afterwards, he glanced at Ramona quickly, looked down at Verigiana, her voice trembling slightly, and said to her:
"You are probably very tired. You'd better lie down for a while."
There was no answer. Verigiana's head turned to one side. Don Hymer walked around slowly, stood in front of the girl, and gently shook her shoulders: "Very Giana! Very Giana!"
Very Giana did not answer.
corridor. night.
Only a ray of light from the living room illuminates the corridor. A small figure of Lida appeared at the end of the corridor, she was ascending the stairs. She walked carefully along the corridor leading to the living room, and a low voice came from the living room.
Don Haimai's voice: "Help me! Hold her feet..."
Ramona's voice: "Raise her up, sir."
After a while, I heard a chair being knocked down.
Don Haymer: "Don't think I'm bad, Ramona. I just did this to keep her by my side."
Lida heard footsteps approaching the door, and ran away and hid behind the railing. From there she watched what was happening with trepidation.
Don Hymer and Ramona came out of the living room carrying Verigiana, who looked like a dead body. They walked towards Mrs. Elvira's bedroom. Come in.
Lida came out of the hiding place. She wanted to see it again, but she reluctantly walked down the stairs slowly because she was afraid of being discovered by them.
Elvira's bedroom. night.
Don Hymer and Ramona put Verigiana on the bed, and Ramona lights the candlestick.
Don Hymer: "Ramona, you can go."
Ramona left without a word.
Verigiana lay on her back on the bed. Her hair was loose and her clothes wrinkled. Don Haimai shivered, trying to tidy her up. He folded the girl's hands on her chest, flattened her feet, and smoothed out the wrinkles on her clothes. Verigiana is like a beautiful white statue.
garden. late at night.
There is a tall tree in front of the house covering the veranda. Lida ran towards the tree, paying attention to the window of Mrs. Elvira's bedroom from time to time. There was a faint light. The little girl hesitated and climbed onto the tree.
Only a dog barking was heard.
Mrs. Elvira's bedroom. late at night.
Don Hymer got up from the edge of the bed and paced around the room, staring at Verigiana's motionless body. He stopped for a while, sat back on the bed, and gently stroked Veligiana's hair and forehead, very excited. He put a hand under the girl's shoulder and lifted her slightly. He leaned over again, his mouth pressed against her lips, and kissed for a long time.
Close-up: Outside the window, I saw Lida climb onto the balcony, watching the scene in front of her curiously.
We saw Don Hymer's hands, his trembling fingers unbuttoned Veligiana's clothes. The neck and chest are exposed. This youthful, long-awaited body, unable to defend itself, is now at his mercy, and Don Haimai is flustered.
He pressed his cheeks against Veligiana's chest, admiring the softness of her skin and the warmth of her flesh. He kissed again and again. Suddenly, he woke up like a dream, and hurriedly avoided her. Verigiana's face was safe and sound. Don Hymer struggled fiercely in his heart: he got rid of the shackles of blind instinct and realized that this behavior was very inferior. To be honest, he is a kind man with a kind heart.
But his hands still stretched out to Veligiana.
Finally, Don Haimai made up his mind. He seemed to be frightened away by himself, and ran towards the door, followed the candlestick with the light on his hand, opened the door, and ran into the corridor.
Flower noodles. late at night.
Lida climbed down from the tree. As soon as she jumped to the ground, she found her mother waiting for her next to her.
Ramona: "What are you doing up there?"
Lida: "Don Haymer is kissing Miss."
Ramona glared at the little girl angrily and realized how Lida had seen it.
Ramona: "? How is it that is his niece children Did not I kissed you so late, why do not you go to bed.??"
Rita:. "I went there the first black one room to the"
pull Mona: "Don't be silly! Let's go, I'll take you to sleep."
She took the little girl's hand and dragged her into the servant's room. There was another dog barking.
corridor. late at night.
Don Haimai hurriedly walked through the corridor back to his house, he was very excited. Go to the door, open the door, enter the house, still gasping for breath.
There was deathly silence in the room.
Mrs. Elvira's bedroom. morning.
Ramona stood at the window and opened the window.
Verigiana (in a weak voice): "Water..."
Ramona poured a glass of water from the crock on the table and handed it to her. Verigiana drank greedily.
Ramona: "What do you think?"
Verigiana: "I have a headache."
Ramona: "It doesn't matter, it will be all right."
Verigiana realized that her clothes were stripped off, ashamed, she hurriedly pulled Cover your body with a quilt.
Verigiana: "What's wrong with me?"
Ramona: "Last night, you ate and fainted. Don
Hymer and I brought you here." Verigiana: "I sleep
Has it been a long time?" Ramona: "Yes, but you slept well, don't worry."
Hearing the sound of footsteps, Verigiana pulled the quilt all the way to her chin. The door opened, and it was Don Haimai. The frustrated look on his face shows that he didn't sleep well all night.
As soon as she saw him, Villigiana wanted to tell him not to enter the house, but she didn't dare to speak out.
Don
Hymer ( enter the house): "You go, Ramona." Verigiana (definitely): "Don't go!"
Don Hymer nodded to Ramona and motioned for her to go out. She walked out of the bedroom and closed the door. Only Don Hymer and Verigiana are left together.
Verigiana: "Please go out, uncle! I beg you! I'm going to get up."
Don Hymer did not answer. He paced around the room, thinking nervously. It seems that I don't know how to start.
This annoyed Verigiana.
Verigiana: "I'm going to get up. It's time to go."
Don Hymer sat on the edge of the bed and said with certainty: "No, now you can't go anywhere."
Verigiana's eyes flashed angrily. , Almost an angry look.
"You promised not to mention this matter the other day... Please let me go."
Don Haimai just didn't hear her.
"Yes, of course... there really is nothing in common between a lonely old man like me and a girl who is determined to dedicate to God like you."
Verigiana (lifted from the bed suddenly): "Don't tell me! I I don't want to listen! I'm going to get dressed, do you understand?"
But Don Haimai still thinks about his own business, and her words don't seem to have any effect on him.
Don Haimai: "For you, I forgot-all, even the love I have nurtured for many years."
He stood up and paced the room again.
"These days, I seem to be possessed. I thought you would agree to marry me. Of course, you refused. Finally, today you are leaving."
Don Haimai walked to the bed and bent Looking down at her.
Don Hymer: "I have to force your will...Only then will you belong to me."
Verigiana's face changed from anger to fear.
Verigiana: "You lied."
Don Haymer: " No, it's true. (with three eyes) last night, when you fell asleep, I took you..."
Verigiana widened. The eyes looked at him in horror. She couldn't believe what he was saying, and she sweated on her forehead.
Don Hymer walked around the room again, looking at Verigiana with concern from time to time.
Don Hymer: "Now you can't go back to the monastery. You are not the same you used to be... You can only stay here forever and stay with me."
He stopped, walked to the bed and sat down, pleading The tone said: "Everything I have is yours. If you don't want to marry me, if you think it is better to live the same life as before, I will listen to it, as long as you can stay with me."
It seems, Verigiana could not fully understand the meaning of Don Hymer’s words anyway. She was so shocked that she couldn't answer a word. Don Haimai couldn't help but feel sorry for her desolate appearance.
Don Hymer: "Think about it! Don't answer
too quickly !" Verigiana (yells angrily): "Don't get me! Go away!"
Verigiana's eyes are full of resentment and contempt. This look seemed to give Don Haimai a sobriety agent. He wanted to say something, but he didn't dare to say any more. Then he got up and walked towards the door, still feeling that Verigiana was staring at him sadly. He went out dejectedly.
Verigiana immediately jumped off the bed, grabbed her own box, and hurriedly stuffed the clothes into the box in desperation.
Don Hymer’s bedroom. morning.
Ramona stood at the door waiting for Don Hymer, who was coming along the corridor. Don Hymer walked past the maid, walking into the room as if he hadn't seen her. Ramona slowly approached him, and asked worriedly: "What did she say to you, sir?"
Don Haimai looked at her.
Don Haimai: "What does she think of me, Ramona! She hates me so much, maybe I made a big mistake. She wants to go, wants to go, it's all over..."
Ramona ( Not sure): "You talk to her again, sir. Explain to her well."
Don Haimai: "Why? Let her look at me like this again? No. You go. Maybe she will listen. Yours. You try to find a way to make her believe..."
Ramona: "What can I say to her?"
Don Hymer: " Tell her the truth... just say I lied, I haven't insulted me. she……"
Ramona was very surprised and looked at him in confusion.
Don Haimai (very earnestly): "I just wanted to do that...but I woke up in time. All night, I was thinking...and thinking over and over again...the reason why I wanted to treat her He lied to prevent her from going back."
He stood up, took Ramona by the arm, and begged: "Go and tell her, go tell her. Go..." With
that, he pushed Ramona to the door. Ramona was not willing to go out. Don Haimai stood at the door and watched her leave.
Mrs. Elvira's bedroom. daytime.
Verigiana had put on her clothes and locked the box. The door was ajar, and Ramona could be seen walking tiptoe. Tears welled up in Veligiana's eyes. Ramona hesitated for a moment, turned around, and hurriedly ran towards Don Haimai's room.
Don Hymer’s room. daytime.
Don Hymer sat on the bed, leaning against the back of the bed. Ramona came to the door.
"Sir, come!"
Don Haimai jumped up, looked at Ramona, and hurriedly walked out of the door.
Mrs. Elvira's bedroom. daytime.
Veligiana carried the box and walked to the door, just as Don Hymer came in through the door. He blocked the way of the ground, locked the door, and drew the key from the keyhole.
Verigiana burst into tears.
Verigiana: "Let me go!"
Don Hymer: " Before you go, listen to me first."
Verigiana (angrily): "I heard you talk too much, enough! Let me Get out!"
Verigiana stepped back two steps and put down the suitcase. At this time she no longer felt scared, but was just angry and disgusted.
Don Haimai (approaching her): "Everything I said to you is not true. I did this to prevent you from leaving. I just had the idea of tarnishing you. You are so angry and angry. Go, I'm sad (he looks at her with an
imploring look). You say you believe me, and I will let you go." Verigiana: "I hate you... even if what you say is true."
Don Hymer (the tone calms down): "So, you can't forgive me?"
Verigiana answered his angry glance. She turned her back to Don Haimai, and finally managed to hold back not crying. Uncomfortable silence. In the end, Don Hymer gave in. He handed the key to Verigiana. She took the key from him, lifted the box, and walked towards her mouth. She opened the door and went out without looking at Don Hymer.
corridor. daytime.
Verigiana appeared at the end of the corridor. Ramona took a few steps towards her. Don Haimai's figure appeared at the bedroom door. The girl walked past Ramona. Only the sound of her hurrying downstairs was heard. Ramona walked back to Don Haymer.
Mrs. Elvira's bedroom. During the day
Don Haimai looked down from the window. Ramona came out, she was confused by all this. Don Haimai heard her footsteps and turned around. His face was unexpectedly calm, without a trace of pain. He was even smiling. He has done what he worries most, and now he has returned to inner peace, which he has been accustomed to in recent years.
Ramona stood a little further away, she dared not look at her master. Don Hymer approached her.
Don Hymer: "You always believe me, huh?"
Ramona: "Yes, sir."
She said this in a very soft voice, not sure. Don Hymer noticed it immediately. He looked at her and smiled.
"Don't tell lies. Even you don't trust me."
Ramona (in an apologetic tone): "How can I tell you,...sir, all this is so strange."
Don Haimai (shaking his head) "Good, good, Ramona."
He walked out of the room.
Ramona walked to the bed. The bed was messy, she looked at the sheets carefully, trying to clarify the truth. But she didn't notice anything, so she sat on the edge of the bed and started thinking.
garden. daytime.
The coachman set up his horse. Not far from the carriage, Villigiana was sitting on a stone bench waiting to set off, with a box beside her. Lida is playing Bi Li Baokai nearby (note 2). This toy was given to her by Don Haimai, which is enough to prove that this person is old-fashioned.
Lida: "Look, how high I threw it! I didn't threw it this time. You will watch it later..."
Verigiana did not turn around. Lida wanted to attract her attention, and tossed the small ball tied to the rope as hard as possible to make it conform to the rules of the game. The small ball fell into the ball slot.
Lida: "You don't know how to do this?"
Lida found that Veligiana was thinking about something, so she didn't respond to her words, so she turned her attention to Moncho. Moncho was picking up Verigiana's box and sending it to the car.
Lida: "Look, Moncho! Look, how high I threw it."
Moncho (as aggressively as usual): "Go away."
But Lida ignored his rudeness.
Lida: "Then my little ball is going to fall, not to..."
Moncho approached Verigiana.
"Miss, you can go now."
Verigiana got up and walked with him.
Don Hymer stayed in his room, standing at the window watching them leave. Verigiana walked to the car, Lida was still talking to her, Verigiana stroked her hair, said goodbye to her, and then got in the car. The coachman shook his whip. Lida waved her hand and followed the carriage road.
Don Hymer’s room. daytime.
Don Haimai looked at the carriage going away with a melancholy expression. His face was very calm, almost indifferent.
He walked to the corner of the room and sat down beside the old writing desk. One hand propped his forehead, looking at the mess on the table. It can be seen that he hasn't been in a book case for several months. He put everything in order. Touch the table with your fingers to see if there is any dust, and then look at the fingers and find that they are very clean. He was quite satisfied with Ramona's carefulness and smiled slightly.
Finally, he took a pen and a piece of paper and was about to write. He seemed to smile, stroking his beard and sinking into thought. He seems to have some kind of idea, which is very interesting.
The village square. daytime.
On the edge of the square, there is a long corridor with a roof, and Villigiana is standing in the corridor waiting for the bus. The sound of the motor can be heard, and the car will arrive soon. She approached the parking lot. Several passengers got off the bus, and several others took up empty seats. The driver came to help Veligiana carry the box. At this moment we saw the judge, two military policemen behind him, and a farmer walking towards Verigiana.
Law Palace: "Hello, Miss Veligiana."
Veligiana: "Hello, Mr. Judge. What happened?"
Judge: "You can't go."
Veligiana (surprised). "Why?"
Judge: "Because an unfortunate thing has happened, please come with us."
Verigiana had no objection or question.
Don Haymer's manor. garden. daytime.
The car drove into a small open space in the garden. The judges, gendarmes, and farmers got out of the car. They came to the big leafy tree; Lida used to skip rope under this tree. Mengqiao hurried towards them.
By the tree, Ramona and Lida cuddled together. They looked sad and watched the group of people walk in.
The judge and others walked to the tree and looked up at the tree.
There is a pair of feet in the dense foliage.
Verigiana got out of the car and saw the corpse hanging from a tree. She was so shocked that she leaned her forehead against the car door and stayed like this for a while.
In the shot are tree branches with Don Hymer's body hanging on it, his back of his head, front chest, and knotted knots.
There is a wooden handle on the other end of the rope-this is Lida's skipping rope.
garden. daytime.
Lida's feet. She skipped rope under that big tree.
Moncho led a horse and walked by the tree. He stopped as soon as he saw Lida, dropped the rein and walked towards her. He grabbed the skipping rope to snatch it from the little girl. But Lida clung to her.
Lida: "Give it to me, it's mine!"
Monjou: "You don't respect the deceased, I'll twist your ears. You are not allowed to play under this tree!"
Lida: "Don Haimai always likes to watch me jump rope."
Monjoo finally grabbed the skipping rope and threw it on. Aside.
Moncho: "Look, if something unfortunate happens, it's your fault..."
As soon as Moncho turned around, Lida immediately ran to retrieve the skipping rope, and still jumped up enthusiastically under the tree. rope.
Virigianna's room. daytime.
On the head of the bed hung the black wooden cross and crown of thorns that we have seen. The entire room is unobstructed, with floor coverings and plastered walls.
Obviously, Verigiana did not want to live in the house where she had lived before, so she moved to this house. It is located on the ground floor with a small area and simple furnishings. All the furniture is an iron bed, two chairs and a table. There is an old-fashioned dressing table without a mirror in the corner of the house.
Verigiana wiped the floor on her knees. His face was much thinner and he didn't smile. She has made some significant changes, she seems younger, more focused, and more confident.
Through the window, Ramona could be seen coming, with a tray in her hand. She went into the room, put the tray on the table, and uncovered the small napkin covering the food. There is only one serving of vegetables, a glass of milk and a piece of bread for a complete breakfast.
Ramona: "You have a bad appetite. I brought you milk. I'll bring you some meat tonight."
Verigiana put down her work and walked to the dressing table, where there was a washbasin, and she washed handwashing.
Ramona: "Look, you look so bad."
Verigiana didn't answer.
Ramona: "Mr. Judge told me that he has done everything you asked him. He also said that if you want, you can go to the village to find him. You should go out and relax and meet people here... "
The sound of the car stopping from outside the screen. Ramona looked out through the open window and said, "A visitor is looking for you, miss."
Two monks walked into the building, one of them was the dean of the monastery where Virigiana was.
Virigianna's room. daytime.
Verigiana walked to the door. She was still so calm and reserved, welcoming the arrival of the dean, Ramona stepped aside and invited the guests into the house. Then Veligiana winked at her, and the latter went outside.
Dean: "Hello! You didn't expect me to come, did you?" Visgiana
: "Mother!" The
dean looked at Veligiana sympathetically.
Dean: "My child! You have endured a lot of suffering."
Verigiana walked to the dean. Uncharacteristically, she did not rush into the dean's arms, but bowed and kissed the courtyard calmly. Cross on long chest. She was so peaceful, but she attracted the dean's attention.
Dean: "We learned this unfortunate news by accident last night. I really don’t know what will happen to you. We were very worried about you and immediately decided to take the train with Madam Kangsu Airo to see you. Why don’t you Tell us right away? I will definitely come right away."
Verigiana: "I have many things to consider." The
dean: "You should still tell me."
She looked around the room, and it seemed that she was concerned about the simple furnishings. Quite satisfied.
Dean: "I saw the priest in the village and chatted with him for a while. He told me what happened, and everyone didn't understand why your uncle did this offense against God. Do you know?"
Verigiana still Stand face to face with the dean.
Verigiana: "I only know that my uncle committed a great mistake, and I think I was also at fault for his death." The
dean's face suddenly became gloomy. She approached Verigiana.
Dean: "How can you say that? You are at fault for a person's suicide? As your teacher, I ask you to explain clearly to me."
Verigiana lowered her eyes and answered implicitly.
Verigiana: "I will never go back to the monastery again. The mistake I made is something that any Catholic can do."
She said this very calmly and seemed to be very pious, however, Verigiana's words made the dean very angry. She tried her best to restrain herself, keep her voice from ringing, and continue to ask questions.
Dean: "Is there any major obstacle that prevents you from taking the oath of admission? This must be a very serious obstacle."
Verigiana: "I can't blame myself, I can only say one thing: I will change my faith. From now on. I will rely on my weak strength to follow the path God has guided me." The
dean: "Did you notice that your words are quite arrogant?"
Verigiana did not answer, still standing there with her eyes downcast.
The dean changed his tone, and there was a taste of irony in her words.
"Which great cause are you going to devote yourself to?"
Verigiana: "I understand that I am weak, but I will try my best to do everything I can, and I want to do it myself." There was an
unbearable silence. The dean tried to get into Veligiana's thoughts. Perplexity trumped resentment, and she didn't know how to think. Finally, she said dryly: "Okay. Since you won't let me help you, then I'm leaving. I'm sorry I'm here to disturb you. Goodbye, my child."
She turned and walked towards the door.
Verigiana: "Mother!" The
dean stopped.
Verigiana: "If I offend you in some way, please forgive
me ." Dean: "I forgive you. Goodbye."
Then she went out and closed the door.
square. Door to the village church. daytime.
An old man came out of the church. He was very small and his clothes were in tatters. He took three steps in two steps and ran to a group of beggars, who were like him, covered in dirt and ragged clothes.
The square is small, bathed in bright sunshine. Among the beggars are Don Amalio, a blind man about forty-five years old; a bald man, a shameless man in his forties; Ai Negina, a two-year-old girl in his arms; Levgio— A pregnant woman, her age is difficult to judge; there is also an old man nicknamed "Poker", he is the old man who ran out of the church.
Don Amario faces the sun and sits on the stone steps in front of the church, with a scarred cane beside him. He was holding the little girl who had just turned one year old in his hand, this was Ai Niegina's second daughter. As soon as the people coming out of the church passed by him, he begged loudly.
"Poker" came towards the group of beggars.
Bald: "Bad boy, why isn't she here yet."
"Poker": "She has crossed the cross, but she is always kneeling."
Levgio: "Very religious, huh?"
Silence. A beggar looked in the direction of the church.
Ai Negina: "I heard that as long as we live with her, she will give us everything!" After the
two women walked by, Don Amario began to mumble:
"Good-hearted people, poor and poor Blind... Give it to the blind, the blind can't make money... Seeing Christ, give some money..."
Verigiana came out of the church.
The beggars suddenly became busy. "Poker" held the blind man's hand and helped him stand up.
"Poker": "She's here, let's go...you don't have to sit on the road or fight with those little
wretches anymore." Verigiana walked towards them and took the child from Don Amario.
Verigiana: "Let me hug the child. Come on, kid! Are you ready?"
Bald: "
Please tell me, miss." Verigiana: "Then let's go."
"Poker" supported The blind man approached Verigiana, looked at her face, and said to Don Amario:
"She really looks like a little angel. It's a pity, you can't see her."
Verigiana (to "Poker"): "Let's go. But please don't say flattery, I don't like listening." The
beggars each took up odds and ends and gathered together.
The village square. daytime.
In another small square in the village, we saw two other beggars beside the fountain. This is Don Sageel, an old man in his sixties, good-looking, with a white beard; a man in his forties with a black beard and a thick wooden stick, nicknamed The Cripple. The group headed by Verigiana came towards them.
Don Sageel: "They're here." The cripple
was drinking water from the fountain, turning around to look at the group of people.
Verigiana: "Are you the two who are going to join us?"
Don Sergeyre: "Yes, miss."
Verigiana: "Very well, come with me."
Don Sergey Haimai Manor. living room. daytime.
On the wall is a painting of Don Haimai.
Jose's voice: "What a weird person: I don't know what he was like when he was alive?"
Lucia's voice: "From his attitude to you, you can know what it is like. He is not very kind to you. Care."
The two people talking were Jose and Lucia. Jose, the son of Don Hymer, he is thirty years away, full of energy and strong physique. He disdains the fancier, but a pragmatic person. He was dressed brand new, and he could see that he had just bought it from the clothing store. Lucia is younger than him. She looks good, but she is nothing outstanding compared to other women.
Jose: "But, I never blamed him for this. This kind of thing can happen to everyone: falling in love with someone, but doing stupid things... But why did he recognize me as a son before he died? What? What prompted him to do this?"
At this moment, Ramona came out of Don Haymer’s bedroom, heard their conversation, looked at the portrait of Don Haymer affectionately, and said, "Sir. He is a good man. Much better than others thought."
Jose: "Then why did he commit suicide?"
Ramona (to conceal what she knows and her pain): "I don't know that, sir."
Jose (shaking his head): "It's always bad to be alone, (he turns to Lucia and smiles) (Supplement) I'm not like him in this point, huh?"
He walked towards the organ. Lucia followed him.
Lucia: "Oh, no, you can't live without a partner."
Her words were sour.
Jose: "Why do you say that?"
Lucia: "Because I know you."
José pedaled and played the organ, his voice was extremely dissonant.
Ramona (restraining the excitement): "Don't play."
Jose left the keyboard with both hands and looked at Ramona in surprise. She politely apologized.
Ramona: "I'm sorry, sir likes to play for several hours. His performance is really admired."
She slowly covered the organ. Jose leaned over the piano, carefully evaluating Ramona. She was embarrassed and walked hurriedly to the door.
When she came to the door, she said, "If you allow, I will bring your second box."
At this moment, Lucia went to the window with a sullen face. The windows were open, and a barren field could be seen. Jose walked to her side.
In the distance, the mountains are faintly visible. The soil in the field is cracked, weeds are like hemp, and thorns are overgrown. In the woods, a building of the ancient manor collapsed in half.
Jose: "The air here is so good! It's sad to see this land dry and deserted. There are many things to do here, many things. No one directs me to do it. Yes, there is no time to sigh, there is no time!"
Lucia smiled. Jose hugged the girl's shoulders and pulled him to his side, trying to kiss her, but she broke free.
Jose: "Why are you dissatisfied?"
Obviously something made her unhappy.
Lucia: "No, you know... Maybe, I'd better not come here."
She may be worried that this flying inheritance will separate her from Jose. Jose is very important to her. Suddenly, something attracted her attention.
"Look!" Lucia fingered below the window.
Jose leaned out the window and saw a scene in the garden.
garden. daytime.
A group of beggars came to the garden surrounded by Veligiana.
They looked around curiously in twos and threes. We saw Don Amario and "Poker" together. "Poker" described what he saw to his friends as much as possible.
"Poker" (admiringly): "What a big house!"
Don Amalio (tapping the ground with a stick): "Okay, that means we can all live in Luo. How many floors are there?"
"Poker": "Two floors..."
Don Amalio: "Are there many windows?"
"Poker": "A lot. There are also
terraces and two towers..." Don Amalio: "This It's an out-and-out official
mansion !" Mengqiao came out of the building and walked towards these newcomers.
Verigiana (to Monjo): "Have you repaired all the windows in the bedroom?"
Monjo: "Yes, the windows are all closed now. The bedding is ready."
Ai Nejina and Lev Theo stood one after the other in the line of beggars.
Levgio: "This young lady is kinder than angels."
Ai Niegina: "Yes, it's great, but she speaks a little bit murmur." The
group came to the front of the building.
Verigiana: "Men live in one room, women live in another. But we sit together during dinner. Tomorrow I want to dress you up neatly. (To the old servant) Moncho, you tell them where they live."
He Sai and Lucia came out of the house, observing the group of beggar
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