Are you saying I'm going to have to do THAT with three different men? I'm saying, you...

Cécile de Volanges: Are you saying I'm going to have to do [swallows hard] Cécile de Volanges: THAT with three different men? Marquise de Merteuil: I'm saying, you stupid little girl, that provided you take a few elementary precautions you can do it or not as often as you like, with as many different men as you like, in as many different ways as you like.

And even the least accommodating is less trouble than a mother. Are you saying, I'm going to have to do that, with three different men? I'm saying, you stupid little girl... ...that provided you take a few elementary precautions... ...you can do it, or not... ...with as many men as you like, as often as you like... ...in as many different ways as you like. Our sex has few enough advantages, so make the best of those you have. Now, here comes your maman... ...so remember what I've said, and above all, no sniveling. How are you feeling now, my dear? Oh, much better, thank you, maman. I think you look tired. I think you should go to bed. - No, I... - You should do as your mother suggests. We can arrange to have something brought to your room. I'm sure it will do you good.