:08:01
That's very kind of you,
but actually we don't attend.
:08:07
VlANNE: We 're glad to be
so near the church, though.
:08:10
We'll enjoy
singing with the bells.
:08:12
The bells are not intended
as an entertainment, Madame.
:08:16
They are a solemn call
to worship for--
:08:18
VlANNE: Mademoiselle.
:08:20
l beg your pardon?
:08:21
Mademoiselle.
l've never been married...
:08:23
but feel free to call me Vianne.
:08:28
l hope you'll stop by when
l open for business next week.
:08:32
Yes.
:08:34
Yes, opening a patisserie
during the holy Lenten fast.
:08:38
l could imagine better timing.
:08:40
Oh, but it's not going
to be a patisserie.
:08:42
Then what do you intend to--
:08:44
lt's a surprise.
:08:46
lt was sweet of you to drop by.
:08:56
STORYTELLER:
The Comte de Reynaud...
:08:58
was a student of history,
and therefore a patient man.
:09:03
He trusted the wisdom
of generations past.
:09:07
Like his ancestors, he watched
overthe little village...
:09:12
and led by his own example--
:09:14
hard work, modesty...
:09:18
seIF-discipline.
:09:33
l have completed
the 18th Century.
:09:35
[Sniffling]
:09:38
Madame Clairmont.
:09:41
Your letter to the editor,
Monsieur le Comte.
:09:44
This paragraph about family
and tradition, it's...
:09:48
it's beautiful.
:09:50
Oh! Ha ha.
:09:52
Well, thank you.
:09:54
l value your opinion.
:09:56
[Dog barking]
:09:58
[Door closes]