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"Monsieur, please. A
few more days, and I can pay the rent." |
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Warming their hands by Rodolphe's
heater. He is burning parts of furniture to keep the fire going. |
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Mimi tries to leave with
her belongings since she can't pay the rent, but Musette, Rodolphe
and the rest of her friends come to the rescue. |
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"Forgive me . . . I have no
right to be jealous . . . but I can't help it . . .He is rich
. . . he could give you so much . . . why should you not prefer
him . . .?" |
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Mimi cannot bear to tell Rodolphe
that the editor has fired him, so she uses her own money to deceive
him. "There's your money, dear. The editor was so pleased
- he said you are a genius!" |
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"The author is a friend of
yours? Perhaps I can interest a theatrical manager in the play
- you know a word from me would mean a great deal -" |
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"If you come to me,
you will never have to concern yourself about trifles like this
play."
|
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"You have been out with
Vicomte Paul! - Answer me! I want the truth! Don't lie to me
any more . . . The editor told me tonight I had been discharged
. . . five weeks ago!" |
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In a jealous rage, Rodolphe
hits Mimi. He apologizes profusely saying, "From now on,
I'll take care of you - I'll give up my play . . . earn money!
You shall get well!"
|
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Mimi leaves without telling
Rodolphe where she has gone and goes to work in the slums of
Paris, her health continuing to deteriorate.
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During the time that Mimi is gone,
Rodolphe has become a success as a playwright. Then, one day,
she comes home weak and terribly sick. "It is growing so
dark, Rodolphe . . . I can't see you . . . and I want to see
you . . ." |
