Impromptu

1:17:01

”I love, that is all.”

1:17:03

”But I love strongly,
exclusively, steadfastly.”

1:17:08

Imagine my surprise
when I found that here.

1:17:11

I see I must confess.

1:17:15

When I wrote you that letter,

1:17:18

my tender feelings for you
so overpowered me

1:17:21

I could not find words
of clarity and persuasion.

1:17:25

I was desperate.
I looked around me for help.

1:17:30

I saw George’s book
and stole what I needed.

1:17:32

But a year ago
this book had not been published.

1:17:36

Or even written, I suspect.

1:17:40

I think I’ve found the truth,
for which I thank you,

1:17:43

and I owe Madame Sand an apology.

1:17:46

Perhaps now
she and I can become friends.

1:17:49

Don’t be content with just a little truth.

1:17:51

George will never be content with just
your friendship. She wants your manhood.

1:17:56

Your virtue, your genius, your soul.

1:17:59

Listen to me! That woman is a graveyard!

1:18:02

But I can help you.

1:18:04

I can inspire you.

1:18:08

This is the novel
and that’s the last chapter of the memoir.

1:18:18

- It’s a bit on the thin side.
- So’s my life.

1:18:29

- Do you know of a good tutor?
- I’ll ask around.

1:18:32

By the way,
Mr Chopin came to see me last week.

1:18:36

He asked if you would call on him
when you were in town.

1:18:40

Mmm! Do I hear a duet?

1:18:44

Perhaps this is not the last chapter, eh?

1:18:47

Give me my money, you jackal!

1:18:50

Madame Aurora Dudevant.

1:18:59

Aurora is the name I was born with.