The Bourne Identity

In a hotel nearby, Marie contemplates what to do about the warning from Canada. She repeatedly insists to herself that she wants to stay with Bourne.

When Bourne returns, he tells her that he did not find anything at Les Classiques except a switchboard operator. He wanted to meet with Bourne later that night, but Bourne is unsure what he wants. When he asks about Marie’s call to Canada, she lies and says that she did not make it.

Marie and Bourne go to dinner. As they descend the elevator, Bourne pretends to have forgotten his wallet. While Marie gets the briefcase, he returns to the room and writes Marie a brief note telling her to return to Canada. He says that he will contact her but knows that this is a lie.

As Marie and Bourne walk to get a taxi, they spot a newsstand. The headline on the paper reads, “Slayer in Paris: Woman Sought in Zurich Killings, Suspect in Rumored Theft of Millions” (309). Marie begins to panic. Bourne buys two copies and then quickly guides her back to the hotel.

In their room, Bourne tries to calm Marie down. However, when she spots his note, she becomes upset again. He assures her that he will tell her everything, but first, they need to read the news article.