Joan enters to find no one in the flat, cooks her lunch, and counts her remaining money, only to find a smaller amount than she originally believed. She digs through her underwear drawer, thinking briefly of her lover, Chuck, and his fascination with her panties with 'Sunday' printed on the back. Joan believes Chuck liked to create images of violated virtue. She admits she purchased the item because the ad promised happiness. She has brought these pieces with her so Arthur would not find them after her 'death'.
Under the panties, Joan finds her manuscript, which details the life of Charlotte, a jewelry restoration specialist hired by Redmond, a wealthy nobleman. Redmond looks at Charlotte with apparent lust, and houses her with the maids, showing his lack of respect. One evening, Charlotte hears a.....
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