:23:17
Now, my dear, the acid. Be careful,
or you'll burn yourself horribly.
:23:22
- Monsieur Pleyel?
- What are you doing here?
:23:25
- I've been waiting since this morning.
- Weren't you told I couldn't see anyone?
:23:29
Yes, but my manuscript.
I must find out about my manuscript.
:23:33
Give this fellow
his manuscript, Georgette.
:23:36
You'll find it on the desk, if it's anywhere.
:23:38
- What is your name?
- Uh, Claudin. Erique Claudin.
:23:42
Claudin...
:23:44
No, it wouldn't be there. It's a large
manuscript in a portfolio. It's a concerto.
:23:49
- I'm sorry, but I don't know where it is.
- But it must be here.
:23:52
Well, if it is, it will turn up.
You might call again in a few days.
:23:55
You don't understand. It's my only copy.
It represents two years' work.
:23:59
- You heard what the lady said.
- But it was brought in.
:24:02
It must be here. It must be found.
:24:03
Did we ask you to bring
your music to us, Claudin?
:24:06
I've seen samples of
your compositions before.
:24:09
Perhaps some employee has thrown it
into the wastebasket, where it belongs.
:24:13
Good night!
:24:22
(# piano playing)
:24:41
- Do you think I was right, Monsieur Liszt?
- It's magnificent. Tell me his name again.
:24:46
- Erique Claudin.
- Claudin?
:24:48
I've tried for years to persuade
Pleyel to publish his work,
:24:51
but you know
Pleyel and unknown composers.
:24:53
Pleyel will publish this, I promise.
:24:57
(continues playing piano)