1 Dangerous Roads - Chapter 3 Dangerous Roads Chapter 3 - The team

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1 1 Dangerous Roads - Chapter 3 Dangerous Roads Chapter 3 - The team We are home of Castelli. Francisco and Catalina expect your visitor, Leopoldo Suarez, the antiquarian. Suarez will arrive any minute. The figurines and masks projesor Maya Alonso are there, on the table. These figurines are really wonderful. Catalina: Unfortunately they are not yours. In a way, yes, but it's a minor detail. Hey, Catherine, you must not say anything to Leopoldo Suarez, I pray. For him, all these objects are mine. My collection is personal, you know? Catalina: If I understand... And you're going to be nice to him. You'll smile and be friendly with Leopold... is he. Good afternoon, Mrs. Catalina: Good afternoon, sir. Sia you please... Be kind enough to follow me. Francisco is waiting in the hall. Dear Suarez!...! No, Leopold call you, okay? Naturally. And I'll call Francisco. Ah, how wonderful! Is not that right? They are very beautiful! And all that comes from Yucatan? If, for a friend of mine archaeologist. Mayan art is your passion, and mine. And with the relationships I have there... You and I know it. It is not easy nowadays. Remove all that Yucatan is dangerous. I know. There are extremely strict customs. Especially when it comes to objects as well. They are really beautiful. In truth, I envy you. p26 Fracisco: Ah yes, I have luck. But I envy you, Leopold? You who have bellisimos objects in your shop? I just sold my entire collection, this afternoon. But, it is not possible! Yes A rich client. Five minutes from the visualization of your visit, go to store and buy me everything. How? Is the statue of Chac and mask too? Yes, everything. Just buy all the objects in my collection.

2 Fracisco: It is an excellent deal for you, right? Definitely. But I have other clients, and nothing for them. The stock market down again just as people seek objects of art. Look. Two clients just call my office. I have only two or three little things for them. That's it. And not enough. Unless your friend and your relationships archaeologist in Mexico... Why not? Is possible. It will take time, of course, and... money. But it's possible. Abandoned pyramids know. My archaeologist is categorical. That's a mine, a real treasure. I know quite well that region and, I know. With a little capital, we will find wonderful objects. Like these that are here on the table. They are truly beautiful, is not it? I completely agree. Want the same? easy... with a little money... Sure, I will buy. Oh no, I do not sell them. Not them. They belong to my private collection. Catalina: Oh, no, Francisco, you're not going to sell, I hope... Naturally not. I just tell Leopoldo. Besides, you know. But we will help you. We will import objects Yucatan Anytime. I agree. You import them and I buy them. But... you understand: I want a preview... A Preview? You want money right away? Mmm... Yeah A expedicioón these sites is very costly. I'll help you and you're going to help and you're going to help too. After all, I do it for you. p27 Francisco, I know you. But I am, at last, businessman. Writing a check is good. Per want a guarantee. I understand. And also I think you understand me. We will fund the expedition together, you and me. You're going to write a check and collateral, I give you my word of honor... Yeah...? And these figurines. How? That changes the situation entirely. Catalina: No, Francisco, you do not sell them, I hope... No, ma'am, he did not sell, and I do not buy them, take them under warranty, that's all. It's just, I think. Leopold will write a check and fund the expedition. He asks for a guarantee and I lay. It is normal. So, we agree, is not it? You may not sell my objects, take them only as collateral. I agree. Let's all write. We will sign a contract, and I wrote a check right away.

3 Catherine, can you serve a snack? What do you want, Leopold? Champagne??... Whisky? A glass of champagne, please. And we perform for our success ab, for our expedition to Yucatan and Mayan art or. To the health of your lovely wife, Mrs. Castelli. Catalina: My name is Catherine. My name is Catalina... for my friends... Belgrano, located away from the city center, going to St. Martin, near the center of Buenos Aires. It is a very interesting neighborhood, with bookstores, antique shops, boutiques, theaters, and drogerías, restaurants, cafes and bars Francisco famous Castelli. Francisco has a date with Maria Josefa. Maria Josefa Parodi... You know it already. The pretty young pilot. The old lady friend of Francis Castelli How!, Dear! Are you already here? As you see it. Just arrived. Forgive I forgive you. But it's my fault. When I have a date with you, arrive on time p28 And I always arrive late. I'm sorry. Do not hold me? Sure The hugs How you doing? Me? Very well. A job, but otherwise... Looking for a job? Yeah, why are you laughing? It's funny, I assure you. Because... Frankly, it's not funny. You know, Francis, now, you're married and not always easy for me. Then you will see. You know why I'm here with you? To see you, of course... Infidel!... But also, because I have a job for you. How versa? Are you talking serious? Seriously. Piloting still hope. Yes, when I have money. It is quite expensive... You're going to fly for me. What do you say? What you just heard. And I repeat: you drive for me.

4 Oh, my love! You are so generous, let me hold you... really? Yes, my Linda. Piloting for me and I'll pay you. It's amazing! Where? When? When do I start? Where? Here in Buenos Aires? No. Not in Buenos Aires. In Argentina either. Intrigues me... In South America? No. To be exact, in Mexico. You formidable. When? When do I go? When do we leave? We? Yes, you You, my friend Alonso. Do I know you? No. I do not know. The professor Alonso. It archaeologist. Archaeologist?? Intrigues me. Y: Eduardo Alvarez, my cousin Edward. I do not know. They come in two days. They take the plane to Mexico and Mérida. p29? Merida in Yucatan? And once there, you lease a private plane you fly. Know the country, right? Yeah You know I know. What are we going to do there? They'll dig graves and Mayan pyramids, under the leadership of Alonso. Alonso is the guide, the specialist. Eduaro... well... he is the man of the expedition. And you, you're the pilot Very well. Entirely agree. And when do we pay? Because... You want money? Well... yes. Before leaving. I understand, right? Of course I understand, Maria Josefa. Work is work. You will work for me. I pay you, it's normal. One hundred thousand pesos in efetive and now? A hundred thousand...? For you. Yes For others, Eduardo Alonso and fifty thousand. But one hundred thousand for you. Serving Size are in this envelope. Why one hundred thousand for myself and not for others? Because you're the pilot, and because I believe you and that you will lead the expedition. You are the leader of the expedition. I love it! But the others, are they going to work for fifty thousand dollars? Mmm... do not understand. This is only a preview. In return they will see the rest. They return with masks, figurines, ornaments. We sell and there is a commission. You'll see. It's a fantastic business. I Organize everything. You do your work in Mexico and we all win a fortune. I believe you, and I leave. And your cousin Eduardo, how?

5 Frnacisco: Friendly. Not very smart, but good boy; brave. And now, I leave. I have an appointment with Mr. professor imporante Alonso You do not seem very excited... It is a rare man... Besides, I'm having a little problem with it, I feel it. Well. Buy the tickets, organize everything and you expect my phone call. Tomorrow. Thank you, Francis. You're a sweetheart. Tomorrow. Castelli Francisco leaves the bar. Take a taxi and go home of Professor Alonso Flores in the neighborhood near the University. It's not far. In a few minutes there, on the sixth floor, before the door of the teacher. Call and enters. p30 Alonso: Ah. Are you... Yes, as you see, it's me. And to you I am Providence. Dear professor, soon, you will thank me. Yucatan you leave for the day after tomorrow. Also, here's an envelope c on money. Alonso: Yeah, thanks, but... my figurines? Do not you bringing them? Where are they? His figurines...! You must be crazy. Will it really in their figurines? Alonso: Where are they? I love them. I have not. But they are in good hands. Listen: Professor. You leave for Mexico in two days, I pay, does his work, exciting work, and asks where are my figurines? Alonso: Yes Where are they? I love them. I want them today, right now. With, what have those? All right. And I will bring you stays here in Buenos Aires. You are not going to Mexico. You are staying here in peiza miserable, no money, no job. Poor imbecile! But it is up to you... Alonso: But no! You do not understand... For it is a shame. Goodbye, Mr. Professor. Ah! my envelope, please... Alonso: Pray, Castelli. You do not understand me. This work interests me. What about the money, also cares? Alonso: Naturally. But I want my figurines. When you return from Mexico. Do not I have, but they are good hands. Then: agree, yes or no? Alonso: Yes... So here are the fifty thousand pesos. Is an advance, the rest, when they return from Meico. Tomorrow you going to know others: Maria Josefa Parodi and Eduardo Alvarez. Buy the tickets and leave you after tomorrow. Right? Alonso: Yes, okay, I just said Come! A bit of good humor, please. I'm going. Later.

6 p31 Alonso: Fifty thousand pesos. And a trip to Mexico. But where are my figurines? That Castelli is a rogue. I hate that man, I hate it!