10:55, the New Foundling Home for Orphans. You will preside over the laying
of the cornerstone, same speech as last Monday.
ANN
Trade relations.
COUNTESS
Yes.
ANN
For the orphans?
COUNTESS
Oh,no,no,the other one.
ANN
“Youth and progress”.
COUNTESS
Precisely. 11:45,back here to rest. No,that's wrong. 11:45,conference
here with the press.
ANN
“Sweetness and decency”.
COUNTESS
One o'clock sharp, lunch with the Foreign Ministry. You will wear your
white lace and carry a bouquet of very small pink roses. 3:05, presentation
of a plaque. 4:10, review special guard of Carabiniere Police. 4:45, back
here to change to your uniform to meet the international...
ANN
How do you do? Charmed. So happy. Stop! Stop, stop, stop!
COUNTESS
It's all right, dear, it didn't spill.
ANN
I don't care if it's spilled or not. I don't care if I drown in it.
COUNTESS
My dear, you're ill. I'll send for Doctor Bonnachoven.
ANN
I don't want Doctor Bonnachoven. Please let me die in peace.