Notes of the author:
I wanted to start, as always, apologizing if this chapter is confused, because as everyone knows my English is horrible and I write with the help of the translator. Well, a good read to all !!
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After planning their fake names Sweeney and Nellie sought a pension that was as close to town as possible. They had to walk a lot and the only place one they found was in a rural, less busy part of London.
They rang the bell, and a lady, that seemed to be over fifty years old, attended them, getting scared by the dirty appearance of them.
The woman frowned and said,
- Beggars are not accepted, to live here you'll have to pay. She threatened to close the door.
But Nellie prevented her from closing and said:
- No, no! We are not beggars, my lady, and yes, we will pay.
The lady then opened the door with a suspicious look.
- All right, you can come in. - the two entered.
It was not like a five-star hotel, but it was a big three-story house, tidy and cozy. Perfect for them to hide from the police. The woman went up to the counter where she usually catered to clients and handed out a paper where the value of the rooms and the stay was written.
- Do you two want a room or two?
- One / two - Mrs Lovett and Mr Todd both said at the same time.
- Excuse me. - Mrs. Lovett gave the lady a sheepish smile and called Sweeney to a corner.
- We cannot sleep in the same room, we're not married. - Sweeney argued.
- But I will not pay for two rooms, have you looked at the price?
The woman watched in confusion, not knowing what they were gesturing with their hands. Until after a while they went back to the counter and Mrs Lovett says.
-We'll only want one room.
- It's all right. This price includes laundry and guaranteed food. - the Lady sayd.
- Great! Mrs Lovett replied by taking the money and paying the pensioner.
- Now sign here, please. - The woman handed her a pen and paper to sign the contract.
Then Nellie signed. The woman read the name and said:
- Mrs. Helena Carter, welcome! - She says - I'm Margô Morel.
- Thank you, Mrs. Morel. Nellie replied.
The lady handed the pen to Mr Todd.
- Here you go, Mr. Carter."
- I'm not Mr. Carter.- Sweeney said, - I'm John Christopher Depp.
- But you two are not married? - She asked, confused.
- No - he says.
- Not yet, is not it dear? - Nellie tried to disguise the embarrassing situation.
Sweeney stared blankly at Mrs. Lovett.
- We're engaged, and we're getting married soon. - Nellie lied.
- Ah yes. Then fine. This is a key to your room. The number is 25 and it's on the second floor.
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Sweeney Todd - The other version of the story
RomanceShortly after Mr Todd takes revenge on the Judge who imprisoned him for fifteen years he and Mrs Lovett are full of trouble as the London police discover the crimes they have committed. So they have no choice but to run away as long as there is time...
