Casanova (TV Mini Series)

One at a Time (1971)

Julia Cornelius: Rose

Quotes 

• Rose : [Rose has been barbering Casanova]  I think it is finished now, yes?

  Casanova : The powdering? Yes, and delightfully done.

  Rose : Thank you, monsieur.

  Casanova : Louis XV does not get a better shave in the morning, or feel the touch of softer hands! But...

  Rose : Monsieur?

  Casanova : But you have not finished your task properly, my sweet Rose.

  Rose : I...

  Casanova : When a gentleman is shaved by a young lady she should, upon completion of the depilation, deliver upon the scraped and pomaded and powdered cheek a kiss, mademoiselle.

  Rose : Oh!

  Casanova : You see, that is really the best way she can tell that she has shaved him properly. The lips are very sensitive and can more easily than anything else discern that the cheek is smooth and delicately enough powdered. Well, that at least is the custom, my little flower, and I suppose that in order to begin the day properly we might as well observe it...