Harold Pinter's "The Lover"

(The stage is divided into left and right parts. On the right is the living room, and in the middle and rear of the living room is the main entrance and small foyer. On the left is the bedroom and balcony, both On the same floor. A short flight of stairs leads to the bedroom door. The kitchen is at the very end, and there is a table covered with a long velvet tablecloth against the left wall of the living room. In the center of the stage, there is a cabinet in the small foyer. The furnishings in the room are elegant, comfortable and pleasant.

(Sara is cleaning the ashtray in the living room. It is morning, and she is wearing a bright and colorful outfit. Elegant and well-fitting clothes. Richard walked into the bedroom from the bathroom on the far left of the stage, picked up the briefcase from the cabinet, walked to Sara, and kissed her on the cheek. He looked at Sara with a smile. Rachel smiled back. Richard (kindly) Is your lover coming today?

Sarah: Well...

Richard: When will it arrive?

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Sarah: Three o'clock.

Richard: Are you going to go out together... or stay at home?

Sarah: Ah... are you going to stay at home? .

Richard: I thought you were going to see that exhibition.

Sarah, I wanted to go to that exhibition, but... But then I thought about it again. Stay home.

Oh, Richard. It's time for me to go to work.

(He walked into the hall or put on his hat.

Richard, do you think he'll be here for a long time?

Sarah um...

Richard, about... to six o'clock, almost.

Sarah

Have a great afternoon, Sara

Goodbye Richard

< p>Sarah goodbye.

(Richard opened the door and left. Sarah continued to clean the room.

(The lights dimmed.

(It turns bright. In the evening. Sara walked into the living room from the kitchen. She was still wearing the same clothes as in the morning, except for a pair of high-heeled leather shoes. She poured a glass of wine, sat on the reclining sofa, and looked through a book. magazine. The clock struck six and Richard came in through the front door, still wearing his plain suit from the morning. He put his briefcase in the hall and walked into the living room, smiling at him. Ordered a glass of whiskey.

Richard came back.

(He kissed Sara on the cheek, took the glass, handed the evening newspaper to Sara, and then looked at her. Sit down on the left. Sarah took the newspaper and sat on the reclining sofa.

He drank wine and leaned on the back of the sofa, feeling comfortable.

Richard.

Sarah is tired.

Is there a lot of traffic on Sarah Road?

Richard It’s not crowded, which is pretty good.

Sarah That’s good.

Richard was very smooth.

(Pause.

Sarah, you came back a little late today.

Richard?

Sarah Just a little.

The traffic on Richard Bridge was stuck for a while.

(Sara stood up, walked to the wine table, brought her own wine glass, and sat on the sofa again. Sit down.

Richard had a good time today?

Sarah, went to the village this morning, right? Who did she meet?

Sarah didn’t meet anyone. She only had lunch there.

Sarah Yes.

Is Richard's food good?

Sarah

(He sat down.

How are you enjoying yourself this afternoon?

Sarah is having a great time.

Richard, your lover, he's here?

Sarah, here we come.

Richard showed him your hollyhocks?

(Pause.

Sarah hollyhocks?

Richard Yes.

Sarah, I didn’t let him see it.

Richard,

Sarah, I should have let him.

Richard, no. I just remembered you said he liked growing flowers.

Sarah, he does (pause), but not particularly. /p>

Richard oh (pause) Are you going out or staying home?

Sarah

Richard oh. Looking at the venetian blinds) The curtains are not quite right

Sarah is right, they are a little uneven.

Richard. The sun is so beautiful on the road. Of course, the sun has already started to set when I hit the road. But it's warm enough in the house in the afternoon.

Isn't it Sarah?

It's sweltering, Richard. I think it's warm everywhere.

Sarah, I think it's hot.

Is there a weather forecast on the radio, Richard?

< p>Sarah reported.

(Pause.

Would you like another drink before dinner, Richard?

Sarah Yes.

(Richard poured the wine.

Richard, did you put the blinds down this afternoon?

Sarah we put them down.

Richard's light is too strong.

Sarah is so strong that it's uncomfortable.

There's something wrong with Richard's room. It's always exposed to direct sunlight when the sun is shining. Why didn't you change rooms?

Sarah didn't.

The sun must have been very bright, Richard.

Sarah. How else could we lower the curtains?

(Pause.

Isn’t it too hot for Richard to lower the curtains?

Sarah Do you think so?

Richard may not be hot, it just makes it feel hotter

Sarah

(Pause

What did you do this afternoon?

Richard held long meetings that were endless.

Sarah had cold food for dinner and was able to make do with it.

Richard, it’s okay.

Sarah, I don’t seem to have time to cook today.

(She walked to the kitchen.

< p>Richard, oh, wait... I want to ask you something first

What's wrong with Sarah?

Richard, you have been busy with your lover all afternoon. When you were there, did you ever think of your husband sitting at his desk in the office, making statements and settling accounts? Have you ever thought of it?

Sarah has a funny question.

Richard No, I'm curious.

Sarah, you've never asked me this question before.

Richard But I've always wanted to know this.

(Pause.

Sarah, of course I have thought of it.

Richard seriously?

Sarah Yeah. < /p>

(Pause.

Richard, how do you feel about the comparison?

Sarah is even more exciting.

< p>Richard really?

Sarah is right

Richard, you are saying that when you were with him...you thought about me sitting at my desk to settle accounts.

Sarah just... only thought about you sometimes

Of course Richard

Sarah didn't think about you all afternoon. You.

Richard, that's natural.

Sarah

Well, anyway, I'm not completely.

Sarah couldn't forget it.

That was touching.

(Pause.

Sarah How could I forget you?

Richard That would be easy.

Sarah, but the house I live in is yours.

Richard was having a tryst with someone else.

Sarah I love you.

Richard what?

Sarah I love you.

(Pause. Richard looks at Sara and hands her the glass.

Richard has another glass.

(Sarah steps forward A few steps away. Richard withdrew his hand from holding the wine glass and stared at Sara's shoes.

Richard, what shoes are you wearing?

Sara, okay. ?

I have never seen these shoes, Richard, with such a high heel.

Sarah (muttered) I'm so sorry.

Richard (didn’t listen to Sarah) What are you sorry for?

Sarah, I... I’m going to take off my shoes.

Richard’s shoes are there at night. Not very comfortable to wear at home.

(Sarah walked into the hall, opened the cabinet, threw her high heels in, and put on a pair of flats. Richard walked to the drinks table. He poured himself a drink. Drinking. Sarah walked to the table in the center of the stage and lit a cigarette.

Richard said, have you ever thought about me sitting in the office working this afternoon?

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Sarah thought about it, but that wasn't very convincing.

Richard Oh, why?

Sarah why? Because I know you're not here. In the office, I know you had a tryst with your mistress

(Pause.

Richard?

(Pause.

Sarah, are you not hungry yet?

Richard ate too much for lunch

How can Sarah do more?

(Richard. Standing in front of the window.

Richard, the sunset is so beautiful.

Sarah, have you gone to find your mistress?

(Richard turned around, Laughing.

Richard what mistress?

Sarah Richard, you...

Richard is nothing but the word you chose. That's too weird.

Sara? Why? (pause) I'm telling you the truth, why can't you say anything to me?

Richard How can I have a mistress? I am very familiar with a prostitute, but how can I have a mistress? There is a huge difference between a prostitute and a mistress.

Sarah, a prostitute?

Richard (picking up an olive) Yes. She's just an ordinary girl. She's always there when you get on and off the bus. There's no real connection.

Sarah, you don’t take the train, you drive to and from work.

Richard is right. But the car also needs to be filled with gas and water, so it is not difficult to squeeze in some time to drink cocoa.

(Pause.

Sarah sounds so dry.

Richard, you are wrong.

(Pause.

Sarah really didn’t expect that you would admit it all at once.

Richard, why don't you admit it? I didn't say it before, that's because you have never asked me so directly. You have to be frank enough to have a happy marriage, right?

Sarah That's right.

Richard, do you agree with this view?

Sarah totally agree.

Richard I mean, you have nothing to hide from me?

Sarah That's true.

Richard, you are quite candid about your lover. I want to learn from you.

Sarah What an honor. (Pause) To be honest, I have long suspected that you have a lover.

Richard Really?

Sarah Yeah.

Richard has a good eye.

Sarah But to be honest, I don’t quite believe that she will be...the kind of woman you mentioned.

Richard, how do you say this?

Sarah This kind of thing is just impossible. If you have high eyes, you must be looking for a woman who is both elegant and quiet.

Richard is even smarter.

Sarah Yes, smart.

Richard is smart. Intelligence is a very important condition in the eyes of men.

Sarah, is your girl smart?

Richard (laughing) Smart, elegant, quiet, she has nothing to do with these words, you are such a sensible person Why would you ask such a question? It doesn't matter whether the prostitute is smart or not. At best, she is just a prostitute. She is the kind of thing that will either satisfy you or make you unhappy.

Sarah, does she satisfy you?

Richard Today may be satisfying. Tomorrow...? No one can guarantee it.

(He took off his coat and walked towards the bedroom.

Sarah didn’t expect your attitude towards women to be so surprising.

Richard De should have thought of it. I'm not looking for you again. I'm not looking for a woman who I respect like you, a woman who can be admired and admired like you, right? What I need is just that. She is...what should I say...she is just a sexy woman who can indulge her sexual desires.

(He walked into the bedroom, hung his shirt in the closet, and put on his slippers. .

(In the living room, Sara put down the wine glass in her hand, hesitated for a moment, and then walked into the bedroom.

Sarah, it’s a pity that there are not many in your love affair.

Richard's elegance is all in my marriage.

Sarah's not in love either.

Richard's elegance is all in my marriage. In marriage, I have never looked for any elegant love outside. You have all these beautiful things.

Sarah, why are you looking for anything?

Li. Chad, what did you say?

Sarah, why do you... why do you want to go somewhere else to have fun?

Richard, dear, can you? Have fun, why can't I?

(Pause.

Sarah, who had the affair first?

Richard you.

Sarah. p>

Isn’t that right, Sarah?

Who are you talking about, Richard?

(Sarah looked at Richard and smiled.

(Turn dark. The moonlight shines on the balcony. Totally dark.

(Richard walked into the bedroom wearing pajamas. He picked up a book and flipped through it. Sarah came out of the bathroom with her nightgown on. There is a double bed in the bedroom. Sarah is sitting at the dressing table and starting to comb her hair.

Richard?

Sarah, did you... think about me when you were with her?

Richard, a little, not much. (Pause) We talked about you.

< p>Sarah, have you ever talked about me with her?

Richard sometimes thinks this topic is funny.

Sarah?

Richard (picking up a book) Hmm.

Sarah, why are you whispering about me?

When it comes to you, Richard is cautious. Like an antique music box. Whenever you want to be happy, just talk about it.

Sara, this situation disgusts me.

Richard had no intention of making you happy. It's me.

Sarah is right, I know that.

Richard (sitting on the bed) Of course, one afternoon of fun is enough for you. You don't want to take away any extra pleasure from my pastime, do you?

Sarah Yes, I don’t want to at all.

Richard Then why ask so many questions?

Sarah, you didn’t ask first. Ask me so much... so much about my affairs. In the past, you didn't search for your roots like this.

Richard It's purely objective curiosity and nothing else. (Puts his hand on Sarah's shoulder) Are you jealous of me?

(Sarah smiles, she strokes Richard's hand.

Sarah My dear, I know you would never stoop to jealousy.

Richard By God, I never had that thought.

(He squeezed Sarah’s shoulders tightly.

What about you? You’re not jealous, are you?

Sarah is not. Listen to you As I said about the nurse, I think I had a lot more fun than you did.

Richard might. (She opens the window, stands at the window, and looks out.) It's so quiet. Look.

(Sara walked up to him.

(The two stood side by side, silent.

What if Richard were me someday? It’s too late to go home. Don’t you know what wonderful sights you will see?

(Pause

Sarah, if I follow you one day, don’t know what wonderful sights will be seen?

(Pause

Sarah) p>

(Pause

Richard maybe we can go to the village to have tea together.

Why should Sarah go to the village? Isn’t it nice here?

That's right, Richard. (Pause) Your poor lover has probably never seen the night from this window, has he?

Sarah No. He'd have to clear the way before sunset.

Would Richard be tired of all these damn afternoons? And the endless afternoon snacks would be boring to me. It must be a disgrace to always have a jug of milk and a pot of tea accompanying you to have sex.

Sarah has a good temper.

Richard, what does he say about your husband?

Sarah, what does he say about you? Very respectful.

(Pause.

I was really moved by what Richard said. But it was a bit strange. Now I understand why you are so in love with him.

Sarah is really good at hurting people.

Richard, well...

Sara, of course, can be a bit angry sometimes.

There is no such thing as Richard.

Sarah said from the bottom of her heart that he was really lovable, and he was radiating love.

Chad is disgusting.

Sarah Not at all

Richard I wish he had a manly vibe

Sarah. Manly.

Richard sounds interesting.

Sarah has an endearing sense of humor. Great, Chad. He makes you laugh, doesn't he? But be careful not to let the neighbors hear.

(Pause.

Sarah has the advantage of living in this secluded place, far away from the road, very secluded.

Richard is right.

(The two returned to the bedroom and went to bed. . Richard picked up the book and flipped through it, then closed it and put it aside.

Richard No fun.

(He turned off the bedside lamp on his side. Sarah also turned off the light on her side.

(The moonlight flooded the ground.

Li Chad is married?

Sarah is married.

Is Richard happy?

Sarah Well (pause) Aren't you happy too. Are you not jealous at all?

Richard is not jealous.

Sarah, everything in the world is perfectly proportioned. >

(Fade to dark.

(Fade to bright. Morning. Sarah is putting on her dressing gown in the bedroom, then starting to make the bed.

Sarah dear. (Pause) Can the scissors be put away this morning?

Richard (in the bathroom off to the side) What?

Sarah Scissors

No, Richard. Not this morning.

(Enter Richard, in a suit. He kisses Sarah on the cheek.

Richard is only available on Friday. Okay, bye.

(Richard leaves the bedroom and picks up his hat and briefcase in the hall.

Sarah Richard.

(Richard turns back .

Sara, you won’t come back too early today, will you?

Richard, you mean he’s coming again today? That’s interesting. He just came yesterday and he’s here again today. Coming.

Sarah Yes.

Richard Well, I'm not going home early today.

< p>Sarah just in time.

Goodbye Richard

Goodbye Sarah

(Lights dim.

(Lights down. It was getting brighter. Afternoon. Sara walked down the stairs and into the living room. She was wearing a low-cut black tights, and she suddenly noticed that she was still wearing flat shoes. So she walked quickly to the cabinet, put on her high heels, looked in the mirror, and then walked to the window. She lowered the blinds, opened them, and closed them again, letting only a ray of light pass through the window and the clock struck three o'clock. Sarah looked at her watch and walked towards the vase on the table. She went to open the door. John, the milkman, wanted some whipped cream?

Sarah, you're late today.

Would John like some whipped cream?

Sarah, please.

Sarah still has it at home. Do I still owe you money for the milk?

John, buy some. It’s very thick. Mrs. Owen just bought three cans.

Sarah. I owe you money?

John should pay for the milk on Saturday.

Sarah (taking the milk) Thank you

Please give me some more whipped cream. Mrs. Owen asked for three cans.

Sarah I don’t want it, thank you.

(Sara closed the door and walked to the kitchen with the milk. She picked up a tea tray and walked onto the stage. , there were teapots and cups on the tea tray. She put the tea tray on the coffee table next to the sofa, sorted the flowers on the table a little, sat down on the sofa, crossed her legs, put them down again, and then lifted them up to rest on the sofa. She adjusted her stockings under her skirt. The doorbell rang. She pulled up her skirt and opened the door.

Sarah Max, you're here.

(Richard comes in. . He was wearing a sheepskin jacket and no tie. He entered the door and stopped walking forward. Sara closed the door and walked slowly past him, sitting on the sofa and crossing her legs.

(Pause.

(Richard slowly walked to the sofa and stood behind Sara. Sara bent down, put down her legs, turned around and sat on a low chair in the front left on.

(Pause.

(He looked at Sarah and walked toward the cabinet in the hall, where he retrieved a tapered African drum. He placed the drum on the On the sofa, standing in front of the sofa.

(Pause.

(Sarah stood up and walked past Richard toward the foyer. Suddenly, she turned back and looked at Richard. Richard Moving toward the lower end of the reclining sofa, they sat on opposite ends of the sofa. Sarah moved her index finger across the drum head and grabbed the back of his hand. Then she pulled her hand back. Then she used five fingers to beat the drum alternately, moving towards Richard's hand. Sarah's hand stopped and her index finger was inserted into the gap between Richard's fingers. Playing with the drum head. Richard's legs tensed up, and Sarah tried to pull her hand away. Their fingers tangled together on the drum head. There was a loud noise.

(Suddenly quiet.

(Sarah stood up, walked to the coffee table, lit a cigarette, and walked to the window. Richard De put the drum on the chair on the right, picked up a cigarette, and leaned towards Sarah.

(Sara glanced at him and asked again. Looked away.

Max, could you lend me a hand? (Sarah didn’t answer) Do you have a fire?

Sara, please don’t pester me. No?

What's the matter with Max? (pause) Didn't I just ask you to lend a hand?

(Sarah walked away from him and looked around the room. He Follow closely.

Sarah turned. Sarah I'm sorry.

(She walked past him, but he still followed closely.

(Sara stopped.

Sarah walked away, don’t keep following. Me.

Just give Max a chance and I’ll leave. I don’t ask for anything else.

Sarah (squeezing out a sentence through her teeth) Go away, I’m waiting.

Who is Max waiting for?

Sarah my husband.

Max, where is the lighter? >

(He touched her body. She took a sharp breath.

Max is here? (Pause) Where?

(He touched it again Touch her body. She gasped.

Here?

(She pulled away. He forced her into the corner.

Sa. La (panting) What are you doing?

Max is choking on a cigarette.

Sarah is waiting for my husband!

Mike! Let me take some heat from you.

(The two of them huddled together, no one said anything.

(She broke away and retreated to the wall.

(Silence. He approaches.

Miss Max, are you okay? I just drove that Mr.... away. He didn't hurt you, did he?

Sa Oh, you're amazing. I'm fine. Thank you.

You're lucky, I happened to be passing by here. It's so shameful that something like this happened. Unexpected.

Sarah didn’t expect it.

It’s okay, Sarah, it’s thanks to you that I thank you like this. Okay.

Max sat down to take a breath and calm down.

Sarah I'm not surprised - but... you're so kind.

Max can’t go outside. It’s raining. How about taking a rest in the gardener’s hut?

Will Sarah agree? < /p>

Max, I am the gardener

(The two sat down on the reclining sofa.

Sarah didn’t expect to meet such a good person like you. .

That guy is unforgivable when Max has evil intentions for a lovely young woman like you.

Sarah (staring at him intently) You are so sophisticated, so... You have a good eye.

That’s not to say, Max.

Sarah is so elegant, it may be a great thing for you.

Max. What did you say?

What happened to Sarah made us meet and we became friends.

(Her fingers followed. His thigh touched. He stared at Sara's fingers and then pushed Sara's fingers away.

Max, I don't quite understand what you mean.

Sarah Don’t understand?

(Her fingers traced along his thigh. He stared at Sara's fingers, and then pushed Sara's fingers away.

Max, listen to me. Say, I'm so sorry, I'm married.

(Sarah grabs his hand and puts it on her knee.

Sarah, you are so lovable. Don't be afraid. Timidly.

Max (withdrawing his hand quickly): Come on, I’m really married.

What’s wrong with Sarah? You can't even talk to a strange woman?

That's not okay, Sarah.

Sarah, you guys are like a bear. Smoke.

No way, Max.

Sarah?

Max Dolarius, come here.

< p>Sarah I won't do it. As the saying goes, once you are bitten by a snake, you will be afraid of the rope for ten years. (She stands up) I won't do it.

Max, dear, you can't leave. The cabin is locked, we are the only two here, you have been trapped.

Sarah fell into the trap? I am a married woman, you can't treat me like this.

MAX (advancing towards Sarah) Mary. Let's have tea.

(Sara hurriedly walked behind the table to draw. Standing with her back against the wall. He walked to the other side of the table, holding his pants in one hand, bent down, and crawled towards her from under the table.

(He disappears under the velvet tablecloth. Silent, she stares under the table. Her legs are not visible from the audience. His hand touches Sara's thigh. Sara looks around with a look of pain on her face. Like this, she gritted her teeth, gasped, and slowly sank under the table until the silence disappeared for a long time.

(The lights dimmed.

(Turn on.

(Max is sitting on the lower left chair.

(Sarah is making tea.

Sarah’s voice Max.

< p>What's wrong, Max?

Sarah (affectionately) Honey (pause) What's the matter? What are you thinking about?

Max is not thinking about anything. >

Sarah thought.

(Pause.

Where is your husband, Max?

(Pause.

< p>Sarah my husband? Do you know where he is?

Where is Max?

Sarah is at work.

Poor Max, every day. He's not home at work. (Pause) What do you think he looks like?

Sarah (giggling) Oh, Max.

Max, do you think my husband and I will be together? Can we get along? I'd like to know... can we two men be friends?

Sara can't

Why not Max?

Sara you guys. There is absolutely nothing in common between the two of you.

Seriously, Max? He is very generous. He knows very well about our tryst this afternoon, right?

Sarah, of course.

Max has known him for several years (pause) but how can he swallow this?

Sarah, why did you say this suddenly? Are you talking about my husband? What's the point of talking nonsense? This is not something you talk about often.

Max, how can he swallow this?

Sarah. Shut up.

Max, I just asked a question.

(Pause.

Sarah, he doesn’t care.

Max doesn't care? (Pause) But, I kind of care

(Pause.

Sarah, what did you say?

Max, I'm starting. Don't care. (Pause) It's time to end this.

Sarah, are you serious?

(Silence.

Max can't continue. This goes on.

Sarah, you are kidding me.

Max, you're not kidding.

Sarah Why? For my husband? It’s not because of my husband, is it? You can’t go that far.

Max No, it has nothing to do with your husband. It's because of my wife.

(Pause.

Sarah your wife?

Max I can’t lie to her anymore.

Sarah Max… …

Max, I’ve been cheating on her all these years. I can’t keep doing this. It’s killing me.

Sarah, dear, you... …

Max, don’t touch me.

(Pause.

Sarah, what did you say?

Max, you’re not deaf. .

(Pause.

Sarah, your wife... knows the inside story. Didn't you tell her... everything about us? She knew everything. From the beginning. She knew it all.

No, she didn’t know. She thought I was just a prostitute who picked up customers after work. She didn’t know anything else. That's it.

That's it Sarah.

But you have to be sensible... Dear... your wife won't care, right?

Max But if she knew the truth, she would care.

Sarah What's the truth? What did you say?

Max If she knew the truth, she would care. True love, true love means that I have a mistress who is completely available to me, a noble, elegant, intelligent, and imaginative woman, a woman who has trysts with me two or three times a week...

Sarah Yes , you have——

Max, I have been having an affair with my mistress for many years.

Sarah She doesn't care, she doesn't care - she is happy, very happy. (pause) Don't ever say such nonsense again.

(Sarah picked up the tea tray and walked towards the kitchen.

Sarah, you are trying to ruin a good afternoon.

(Bring the tea tray down. Back up. Look at Max, approach Max.

Sarah dear, can you and your wife make it happen? Just say My husband, he appreciates me completely...

Max, how can he stand it? Your husband, how can he stand it? When he comes home at night, he always smells me staying. What did he say? Well - it's one o'clock - half-past four - yes, he's sitting in the office and he knows exactly what we're doing here. How should he feel? How could he sit still?

Sarah Max—

Max, how could he?

Sarah My husband is standing in for I'm happy. He appreciates my temperament, and he understands me.

Max, maybe I should meet him and talk to him.

Sarah, are you drunk?

Max should talk to him. He is a man after all, a man like me. You are just a bastard woman.

Knock on the table.

Stop! What happened to you? (calmly) Please stop talking. What are you doing?

Max games?

Sara? No, you do. I usually like the games you make. Max I've finished my last game

What did Sarah say?

(Pause.

Max kids.

Sarah what?

Max the kids.

Sarah what the kids?

Max my kids. Children, my wife's children. They will be coming back from Qisu School soon.

(Sarah sat down next to him.

Sarah. I want to have a few words with you. Let’s have a conversation, okay? You were just having tea, and it’s time to have a little talk, right? (Pause) You want to? I'll whisper to you. If you want me to love you, don't worry about things that aren't worth it. It's just you and me. , here, with me, this is real. You whisper to me, drink tea with me, you do it, right? This is us, this is you and me.

(He stands up.

Max, you're too thin. (He walks away) That's the real reason. Do you understand? If you weren't too thin, I could bear everything Come on. You are too thin.

Sarah me? Too thin? Don't say ridiculous things.

Max, the truth.

Sarah Where did I lose weight?

Max, if I move, your bones will dig into my flesh. You're covered in bones and annoying as hell.

Sarah, what are you talking about?

Max is telling you seriously that you are too thin.

Sarah, how thin am I? Take a good look at me. It's plump enough. You always used to say I was plump.

Max The past is the past. Now you are no longer plump.

Sarah look at me.

(Max looks at Sarah.

Max, you are not plump enough. Much worse. You know what kind of women I like. I like fat women, dump them. A woman with big breasts like a fat cow, like a fat, big, milky steer. Sarah should say cow, I'm talking about a fat, big, and milky steer. Cow. Once upon a time, a few years ago, you were a bit like a cow.

Thank you, Max. Now, let's be honest. Compared to the woman I want...(Max looks at Sarah)...you're just skin and bones.