0:00:09 > 0:00:14Johnnie - YELLOW Lina - BLUE
0:00:15 > 0:00:18Beaky - GREEN
0:00:55 > 0:00:58RUMBLE OF TRAIN
0:00:58 > 0:01:01WHISTLE BLOWING
0:01:01 > 0:01:03DOOR SLIDING
0:01:03 > 0:01:11I beg your pardon, was that your leg? I had no idea we were entering a tunnel.
0:01:11 > 0:01:15I'm so sorry, I hope I didn't hurt you.
0:01:15 > 0:01:20A man in the next compartment is smoking a vile cigar.
0:01:20 > 0:01:23You don't smoke, do you? No, I don't.
0:01:23 > 0:01:29Thank goodness. After last night my head couldn't stand it.
0:01:37 > 0:01:40Your tickets, please.
0:01:46 > 0:01:48Thank you, miss.
0:01:48 > 0:01:52I'm afraid you're in the wrong compartment, sir.
0:01:52 > 0:01:55It's a first-class compartment.
0:01:55 > 0:02:02This is a third-class ticket. What sort of line sells third-class tickets at that price?
0:02:02 > 0:02:06I am very sorry, sir. That will be 5/4 extra, sir.
0:02:06 > 0:02:12Have you change for a fiver? Yes, sir. Don't bother, I don't have one.
0:02:17 > 0:02:21Do you suppose the line will settle for 5/2??
0:02:23 > 0:02:26No, I don't suppose it would.
0:02:30 > 0:02:37I hate to presume on our short acquaintance but have you change? I'm afraid...
0:02:37 > 0:02:40There you are, that'll do. That stamp.
0:02:40 > 0:02:43Thank you very much.
0:02:43 > 0:02:46There, 5/2? and three half-pence.
0:02:46 > 0:02:49That's 5/4. It's legal tender.
0:02:49 > 0:02:51Legal tender.
0:02:54 > 0:02:56Write to your mother.
0:03:30 > 0:03:33Mr Aysgarth, may I?
0:03:33 > 0:03:37Would you step forward, Mrs Fitzpatrick?
0:03:37 > 0:03:39Mr Aysgarth, please.
0:03:40 > 0:03:43Could I have more of your smile?
0:03:43 > 0:03:46Not at this hour of the morning!
0:03:46 > 0:03:51Good morning, Johnnie! We were looking for you everywhere.
0:03:51 > 0:03:56Excuse me, would you mind? I'm SO sorry.
0:03:56 > 0:04:00See you later, Johnnie. Come Alice, Jessie.
0:04:00 > 0:04:03They're very bright this morning.
0:04:03 > 0:04:09That's good. Very good. Could I have a little smile? You remember?
0:04:19 > 0:04:22It can't be the same girl!
0:04:24 > 0:04:30Do you know her? Yes, but lay off, Johnnie. You have enough on your hands.
0:04:30 > 0:04:37She's not up your alley. I'm bored with people in my alley. Introduce me, please.
0:04:37 > 0:04:42No, she's a carefully brought up lady. I'll have to do it myself.
0:04:54 > 0:04:57CHURCH BELLS RINGING
0:05:06 > 0:05:10Lina, may we come in? I'm sorry, I didn't see you.
0:05:12 > 0:05:15May I introduce Mr Aysgarth?
0:05:17 > 0:05:19How do you do? How do you do?
0:05:19 > 0:05:23We were passing, and Johnnie insisted on meeting you.
0:05:23 > 0:05:24Why?
0:05:24 > 0:05:30I'm told the sight of an eligible male is a rare treat down here!
0:05:30 > 0:05:32Johnnie's terrible!
0:05:32 > 0:05:35Hadn't you better hurry?
0:05:35 > 0:05:38Hurry for what? For church!
0:05:38 > 0:05:44Did you come to take me to church? Well... If you want to come.
0:05:44 > 0:05:49We'd love to have you. How kind. I think I WILL come.
0:05:49 > 0:05:53Good. Put on that saucy hat you wore on the train.
0:05:53 > 0:05:58I will. Excuse me. I'll be down in a moment.
0:05:58 > 0:06:01We better sit down, girls.
0:06:15 > 0:06:19Where are you rushing to? To church, Mother.
0:06:19 > 0:06:21Shall I go with you? No, thank you. I'm going with the Barnhams. But you don't like them! I know.
0:06:21 > 0:06:26Shall I go with you? No, thank you. I'm going with the Barnhams. But you don't like them! I know.
0:06:26 > 0:06:30Really! Most extraordinary.
0:06:55 > 0:07:03You're not really going to church? Certainly I am! We're going for a walk. Don't be ridiculous!
0:07:03 > 0:07:05I'll toss you for it.
0:07:09 > 0:07:11Mother...!
0:07:21 > 0:07:25What did you think I was trying to do? Kill you?
0:07:25 > 0:07:32Nothing less than murder could justify such violent self-defence. Let me go.
0:07:32 > 0:07:40You thought I was going to kiss you. Weren't you? No. I was trying to fix your hair.
0:07:40 > 0:07:46What's wrong with my hair? I'm glad you asked me that.
0:07:46 > 0:07:49Are you serious? Of course.
0:07:49 > 0:07:56Frankly, I can't understand men like you. You always give me the feeling you're laughing at me.
0:07:56 > 0:07:59No, I give you my word.
0:07:59 > 0:08:04But your hair's all wrong. It has such wonderful possibilities.
0:08:04 > 0:08:11I became a hairdresser just now. What's wrong with it? Let me show you.
0:08:12 > 0:08:15Let me see.
0:08:15 > 0:08:17Don't do that! Why not?
0:08:17 > 0:08:23Because your ucipital mapilary is quite beautiful. What's that?
0:08:24 > 0:08:26That.
0:08:26 > 0:08:29You don't need to touch it.
0:08:31 > 0:08:33You look good.
0:08:37 > 0:08:44It must be a novelty by contrast with the women you're photographed with.
0:08:44 > 0:08:47How do I compare to your horse?
0:08:47 > 0:08:54If I ever got the bit between your teeth I'd have no trouble handling you.
0:08:54 > 0:08:58Supposing I turned round, neighed and kissed you?
0:08:58 > 0:09:02You've done enough fooling with my hair.
0:09:04 > 0:09:10You don't look good like that. Does your family call you monkeyface?
0:09:12 > 0:09:15I still think my way was best.
0:09:20 > 0:09:27I must go or I'll be late. If my father saw me come in late AND beautiful,
0:09:27 > 0:09:29he'd have a stroke.
0:09:36 > 0:09:44Please don't bother to come any further. I'll be back at 3 pm. I can't come out this afternoon.
0:09:44 > 0:09:49Yes, you can. No, I have to make calls for my mother. Liar.
0:09:49 > 0:09:52Don't forget, three o'clock.
0:09:52 > 0:09:58MAN'S VOICE: Lina will never marry, she's not the marrying sort.
0:09:58 > 0:10:02WOMAN'S VOICE: She IS rather spinsterish.
0:10:02 > 0:10:09What's wrong with that? All women are not alike. Lina has intellect and a fine, solid character.
0:10:34 > 0:10:36Sorry I'm late.
0:10:38 > 0:10:42Could I have some well-done, please? Yes, miss.
0:10:42 > 0:10:49What kept you so long at church, dear? I didn't go. I went for a walk.
0:10:49 > 0:10:52With a man.
0:10:52 > 0:10:54A man? Yes, his name's John Aysgarth.
0:10:54 > 0:10:57- John Aysgarth? - Tom Aysgarth's boy?
0:10:58 > 0:11:02Pity he's turned out so wild. Rough luck on Tom.
0:11:02 > 0:11:08What's this? Horseradish? It's not out of a bottle, is it?
0:11:08 > 0:11:10Of course not, dear.
0:11:10 > 0:11:15Good. Things out of a bottle never taste the same.
0:11:15 > 0:11:18Why did you say Johnnie Aysgarth is wild?
0:11:18 > 0:11:24He was turned out of a club for cheating at cards, wasn't he?
0:11:24 > 0:11:26I don't know. I didn't ask him.
0:11:26 > 0:11:29What's he doing down here?
0:11:29 > 0:11:38Staying with Lord Middleham, who wouldn't have invited him if he was a cheat. Maybe it was a woman.
0:11:38 > 0:11:42He was a co-respondent, or something, I believe.
0:11:42 > 0:11:45I can't remember everything!
0:11:45 > 0:11:49I am seeing him again, this afternoon.
0:11:51 > 0:11:55You're wanted on the telephone, miss.
0:12:05 > 0:12:07Hello, Johnnie.
0:12:08 > 0:12:09You can't?
0:12:11 > 0:12:14Oh, of course, I understand.
0:12:14 > 0:12:17Thank you for calling.
0:12:18 > 0:12:22I'd love to, next time you come down again.
0:12:55 > 0:12:59Hello? Is Mr John Aysgarth there, please?
0:13:00 > 0:13:04Oh, he isn't? Well, I thought perhaps...
0:13:04 > 0:13:09Are you expecting him for the Hunt Ball? This is...
0:13:09 > 0:13:12It doesn't matter. I'll ring again.
0:13:13 > 0:13:18Nothing, Miss McLaidlaw. Are you sure? Positive.
0:13:18 > 0:13:23Couldn't it accidentally have been put in someone else's letterbox?
0:13:23 > 0:13:30I'm sure it would have been returned if that had happened. Thank you.
0:13:36 > 0:13:40Regent OO21, please.
0:13:45 > 0:13:48No reply? Thank you.
0:14:12 > 0:14:15KNOCK ON DOOR Lina!
0:14:15 > 0:14:17Lina!
0:14:17 > 0:14:19Hello, Mother.
0:14:21 > 0:14:25It's 7 pm. Aren't you going to wear your new dress?
0:14:25 > 0:14:29No, Mother, I'm not in the mood.
0:14:29 > 0:14:31What's the matter?
0:14:31 > 0:14:35Tonight my head's splitting. Mother, I'm not going to the Ball.
0:14:35 > 0:14:41Not going? What'll your father say? Perhaps some aspirin?
0:14:41 > 0:14:44You haven't a temperature, have you?
0:14:44 > 0:14:47KNOCK ON DOOR Come in.
0:14:47 > 0:14:51Where is your aspirin? In my bureau.
0:14:51 > 0:14:53A telegram, miss.
0:15:18 > 0:15:21Here is the aspirin, dear.
0:15:21 > 0:15:27What for? Your headache. That's gone. I'll be down soon.
0:15:27 > 0:15:29Really, Lina, I don't understand!
0:16:11 > 0:16:14I say, Lina, I say!
0:16:14 > 0:16:17Yes, Reggie? What about our dance?
0:16:17 > 0:16:19Why, of course. Poor Reggie!
0:16:19 > 0:16:21Good!
0:16:25 > 0:16:30Is that Lina dancing with Wetherby? Yes.
0:16:30 > 0:16:34I didn't recognise her. I hardly know her myself.
0:16:36 > 0:16:39General, there is someone to see you.
0:16:39 > 0:16:47There's a gentleman at the door who says he's with your party. The name is Aysgarth.
0:16:47 > 0:16:50Aysgarth? Must be a mistake.
0:16:51 > 0:16:55General McLaidlaw? I'm John Aysgarth.
0:16:55 > 0:16:59I don't recall inviting you in my party.
0:16:59 > 0:17:03I thought you had, or I would never have come from London.
0:17:03 > 0:17:06Well, I... I don't know what to say.
0:17:06 > 0:17:09I suggest you say something, General.
0:17:15 > 0:17:17Hello, Johnnie. Hello, Lina. Hello, Johnnie.
0:17:17 > 0:17:22I'm sorry I'm late. I believe it's our dance.
0:17:30 > 0:17:33Hello, Monkeyface. Hello.
0:17:34 > 0:17:38Hello, Monkeyface. Hello, Johnnie.
0:17:54 > 0:17:56But we can't do this!
0:17:57 > 0:18:02Where are we going? Which is your car? ..Over there.
0:18:04 > 0:18:08Roll up the window before you catch cold.
0:18:18 > 0:18:24Have you ever been kissed in a car before? Johnnie. Johnnie what?
0:18:24 > 0:18:30I'm no good at joking. I don't know how to flirt. I'm serious!
0:18:30 > 0:18:34Have you ever been kissed in a car? Never.
0:18:37 > 0:18:39Would you like to be?
0:18:39 > 0:18:41Yes.
0:18:50 > 0:18:56You're the first woman I've met who said 'yes' when she meant 'yes'.
0:18:56 > 0:19:00What do the others say? Anything but 'yes'!
0:19:00 > 0:19:03But they kiss you? Usually.
0:19:03 > 0:19:07Have there... Have there what, Monkeyface?
0:19:07 > 0:19:11Have there been many? I'm afraid so, quite a few.
0:19:11 > 0:19:19One night, I started to count them, you know like sheep when you can't sleep. I passed out on number 73.
0:19:19 > 0:19:24Are you always as frank with them? No, no, not particularly.
0:19:24 > 0:19:28Am I different? No, no, it isn't that.
0:19:28 > 0:19:33It's because, with you, I think it's the best way to get results.
0:19:33 > 0:19:37I hope I'm not saying the wrong thing...
0:19:37 > 0:19:40but I love you.
0:19:42 > 0:19:46You haven't said the wrong thing. STARTS CAR
0:19:46 > 0:19:50Where are we going? I don't know. Anywhere.
0:19:50 > 0:19:57I think I'm falling in love with you, and I don't like it. That's why I stayed away a week.
0:19:57 > 0:20:05I didn't think it would happen like this. No, I saw an entirely different sort of person. So did I.
0:20:05 > 0:20:12We'd meet at a garden party, and he'd call on me in the evenings.
0:20:12 > 0:20:17We're coming to my house. Would you like to stop for a drink?
0:20:17 > 0:20:22No, I'm going to get you back to that Ball as fast as possible.
0:20:27 > 0:20:29Get out.
0:20:32 > 0:20:35Why have you stopped?
0:20:35 > 0:20:37I'm sure I don't know.
0:20:37 > 0:20:40Well, come on.
0:20:46 > 0:20:51I saw you coming up the drive, miss. We stopped for a drink, Burton.
0:20:51 > 0:20:54Shall we go in the study?
0:20:55 > 0:21:00You sit down and I'll mix you a drink. I think you need one.
0:21:00 > 0:21:02You must be made of iron.
0:21:02 > 0:21:07Why? How can you be so calm? I'M shaking.
0:21:07 > 0:21:12The least you could do is swoon away. I'm surprised, too.
0:21:12 > 0:21:17I think it's because, for the first time in my life I know what I want.
0:21:31 > 0:21:33Are you courting me?
0:21:33 > 0:21:36I'm afraid I am.
0:21:37 > 0:21:40This is a wonderful moment.
0:21:40 > 0:21:45Here we are in my home, the house that I was born in.
0:21:45 > 0:21:50Alone together, in my favourite room. Do you like this room?
0:21:50 > 0:21:52Very much.
0:21:56 > 0:22:00Well, well, what are YOU doing here?
0:22:03 > 0:22:07Oh, I say, old boy, isn't that going a bit too far?
0:22:07 > 0:22:10He doesn't like me. I know.
0:22:12 > 0:22:16He doesn't trust me from here to there, do you?
0:22:16 > 0:22:20You're right! Stop it before it's too late.
0:22:20 > 0:22:27Tell her everything you're thinking - that I'm no good to her. Warn her, speak up!
0:22:28 > 0:22:31Do you hear him? Very distinctly.
0:22:31 > 0:22:39He's not exaggerating a thing, dear. It's all true, every word he isn't saying.
0:22:39 > 0:22:43I love him, Father. Did you see him jump? I did.
0:22:46 > 0:22:49Well, watch this one.
0:22:49 > 0:22:55Sir, I have the honour of asking for your daughter's hand in marriage.
0:22:55 > 0:22:58What do you say to that?
0:23:00 > 0:23:02My, oh my.
0:23:02 > 0:23:06You heard him that time, didn't you?
0:23:06 > 0:23:10It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter. Poor Monkeyface.
0:23:16 > 0:23:20WALTZ MUSIC PLAYING Do you hear the music?
0:23:20 > 0:23:22Very clearly.
0:23:23 > 0:23:28Let's dance. Let's dance before I... before we...
0:23:28 > 0:23:30Let's dance.
0:24:12 > 0:24:15I was just going down to the post.
0:24:15 > 0:24:18Could you stop at Marshall's,
0:24:18 > 0:24:24and get me some of this green wool? Where did I put it?
0:24:25 > 0:24:27Here it is.
0:24:27 > 0:24:30Be sure it's the same green.
0:24:30 > 0:24:32Yes, Mother.
0:24:38 > 0:24:44Is there anything I can do for you, Father? No, dear.
0:25:02 > 0:25:05Don't be late for tea, dear.
0:25:53 > 0:25:57Oh, that one goes up on the landing.
0:25:57 > 0:26:04How do you like it, Mrs Aysgarth? If you don't like it, blame Mr Bailey.
0:26:04 > 0:26:12He decorated the place. But, if you do like it... I ADORE it! It's wonderful!
0:26:12 > 0:26:17Good, because I engaged Mr Bailey. That's true, I must say, Mr Aysgarth.
0:26:17 > 0:26:21Mr Aysgarth, I shall have to be getting along.
0:26:21 > 0:26:26What shall we do about the bill? Drop it on that table, old boy.
0:26:26 > 0:26:29Yes. Thank you, Mr Aysgarth.
0:26:35 > 0:26:39May I wish you both the very best of everything.
0:26:39 > 0:26:42Thank you. Goodbye, Mr Bailey.
0:26:43 > 0:26:49I never dreamt I'd have such a gorgeous place. Are you sure you can afford it?
0:26:49 > 0:26:53Oh, I've forgotten your name. Ethel, sir.
0:26:53 > 0:26:56What about tea, Ethel? Very good, sir.
0:26:56 > 0:27:01What do you think of Ethel? She seems perfect.
0:27:09 > 0:27:12WALTZ MUSIC PLAYING
0:27:13 > 0:27:16Where are we? The Hunt Ball.
0:27:16 > 0:27:18Where else? Venice.
0:27:18 > 0:27:24And? Naples, Capri, Monte Carlo, and Nice. And? Paris.
0:27:24 > 0:27:26Paris. Ahem!
0:27:26 > 0:27:31A telegram for you, sir. Thank you...Ethel.
0:27:36 > 0:27:39It isn't bad news, is it, dear?
0:27:39 > 0:27:47Oh, no, it's from an old friend. He wants ?1,000. Could you spare that? What does he want it for?
0:27:47 > 0:27:52Probably because I borrowed it from him. Why?
0:27:52 > 0:27:57Because I wanted you to be happy on honeymoon. Were you happy?
0:27:57 > 0:28:00Didn't you have money of your own?
0:28:00 > 0:28:02Not a shilling.
0:28:02 > 0:28:05But, I thought... I had the impression...
0:28:05 > 0:28:12Don't worry your darling head about it. I'll take care of old Henry.
0:28:12 > 0:28:16Johnnie, I still don't understand. Are you broke?
0:28:16 > 0:28:19Monkeyface...I've been broke all my life.
0:28:19 > 0:28:26Why didn't you tell me? Every time I mentioned... What about this extravagant house?
0:28:27 > 0:28:32A girl like you will come into money some day.
0:28:33 > 0:28:37I can't quite get this into my head.
0:28:37 > 0:28:44Were you thinking of my inheritance when you...? I don't know what to say. Now, darling, really.
0:28:44 > 0:28:48It's silly to wait. Why not be comfortable now?
0:28:48 > 0:28:53Johnnie...I'm just beginning to understand you.
0:28:53 > 0:28:56You're a baby.
0:28:56 > 0:29:04I know you didn't marry me for my money. But my income will never pay for all this.
0:29:05 > 0:29:07What about your father?
0:29:09 > 0:29:17I couldn't possibly ask my father, OR my mother. She was so restrained when she met us at the station.
0:29:17 > 0:29:23Anyway, you wouldn't want to live on your wife's allowance? No.
0:29:23 > 0:29:25Well, then.
0:29:25 > 0:29:27Answer me, Johnnie.
0:29:30 > 0:29:37I suppose if the worst comes to the worst...I suppose I'll have to... What?
0:29:37 > 0:29:41Well, borrow some more. I haven't touched Middleham yet.
0:29:43 > 0:29:45I think you must be mad.
0:29:45 > 0:29:51Monkeyface, marrying you was the sanest thing I ever did!
0:29:54 > 0:29:57Come on, give it to me.
0:29:57 > 0:30:02It's much too heavy for a little girl like you. Clear off the table.
0:30:03 > 0:30:06Here, take that.
0:30:06 > 0:30:08Is there any cake, Ethel?
0:30:08 > 0:30:12Yes, sir. Well, go along and get it.
0:30:18 > 0:30:20Thank you.
0:30:22 > 0:30:24Johnnie. Uh-huh?
0:30:24 > 0:30:30There's to be no more borrowing. You've got to go to work. Work?
0:30:30 > 0:30:35Yes. Put on old clothes and go out with a shovel?
0:30:35 > 0:30:38Don't be flippant. What DO you mean?
0:30:39 > 0:30:43You're a dreamer, darling. Let's be practical about this.
0:30:43 > 0:30:51Do you realise that in order to be a plumber or carpenter...? Darling, you haven't been around.
0:30:51 > 0:30:58They have to be apprentices, then... There are all sorts of jobs.
0:30:58 > 0:31:05Let's have some tea and talk it over. We can make out a list of jobs. Might be fun!
0:31:05 > 0:31:08I'll get a pencil and paper.
0:31:08 > 0:31:12PHONE RINGS It's there behind you.
0:31:12 > 0:31:14Hello?
0:31:14 > 0:31:16Hello, Mother.
0:31:16 > 0:31:20It's wonderful. A most beautiful house!
0:31:20 > 0:31:25Would you tell Father how badly I felt? ..Oh, he is?
0:31:25 > 0:31:28Wait a minute till I tell Johnnie.
0:31:28 > 0:31:36Father is sending us a wedding present. I can't tell you how much this means to me. Me, too.
0:31:36 > 0:31:39..Yes. Father! Yes.
0:31:39 > 0:31:44Ask when he's sending it. It's coming by messenger.
0:31:44 > 0:31:51Invite them for dinner. Tell him we're job-hunting. Doesn't hurt to impress him.
0:31:51 > 0:31:59Johnnie, you ARE the limit! How can you be so gay about something you should be ashamed of?
0:31:59 > 0:32:01What, Father?
0:32:01 > 0:32:08Johnnie and I were just having a sober and comprehensive talk about that very subject,
0:32:08 > 0:32:14and he has ideas on the kind of job he'd like. DOOR OPENS
0:32:14 > 0:32:17Messenger from General McLaidlaw.
0:32:17 > 0:32:19Bring it in! It's arrived, Father.
0:32:22 > 0:32:26I THINK I know what it is.
0:32:26 > 0:32:31Johnnie, you'll be thrilled. It IS ! How wonderful!
0:32:31 > 0:32:36They've been in the family, years. Father's had offers to sell them,
0:32:36 > 0:32:40but he never would. How many more?
0:32:40 > 0:32:49Just these two, sir. He's sent both! These are Father's most precious possessions. You don't say.
0:32:49 > 0:32:55Our first heirlooms to be handed down to our children, and grandchildren. Indeed.
0:32:57 > 0:33:01Father, you're so good to me you make me want to cry.
0:33:02 > 0:33:05CHAIR CREAKS
0:33:06 > 0:33:08What was that?
0:33:08 > 0:33:11Yes, you've made me VERY happy.
0:33:13 > 0:33:15You've made Johnnie happy, too.
0:33:15 > 0:33:19Just a minute, Father, he wants to say something.
0:33:20 > 0:33:26(Say something very nice. These chairs really belong in a museum.)
0:33:26 > 0:33:33Hello, General! ..Yes, but shouldn't you have sent them to a museum? We're thrilled!
0:33:33 > 0:33:35What? A job?
0:33:35 > 0:33:41Lina and I were going into that. I have excellent opportunities.
0:33:41 > 0:33:46I've just received a letter from my cousin, Captain Melbeck.
0:33:46 > 0:33:49..Yes, he is a splendid chap.
0:33:49 > 0:33:56He wants someone to manage his estate. I thought I'd take the job. ..I'm glad you approve.
0:33:56 > 0:34:00We'll get together soon. Goodbye, sir.
0:34:02 > 0:34:05That was a fib about Captain Melbeck.
0:34:05 > 0:34:08Was it?
0:34:17 > 0:34:22You had this letter all the time? Yes. Why didn't you tell me?
0:34:24 > 0:34:31Because I never dreamed I'd use it, anymore than I dreamed we'd receive these two beautiful chairs.
0:34:47 > 0:34:52Hello! Nice place old Johnnie's got here. Old Georgian house?
0:34:52 > 0:34:55It would cost a packet to redecorate.
0:34:55 > 0:34:58Who are you? I'm Beaky Thwaite.
0:34:58 > 0:35:01You must be old Johnnie's wife? Yes, I am.
0:35:02 > 0:35:07Didn't he ever tell you about me? Beaky? Oh, you're BEAKY !
0:35:07 > 0:35:11I thought I'd just pop in for a cup of tea.
0:35:11 > 0:35:18I've heard so much about you. I ran into Johnnie last week at Newbury races. The races?
0:35:18 > 0:35:21I mean, didn't he tell you?
0:35:21 > 0:35:30Johnnie has a job. Besides, he's given up betting. He has, has he? Don't you believe it. Not Johnnie.
0:35:30 > 0:35:38Don't mind Johnnie cutting up. Besides, he thinks you're a topper. Yes, he does. So do I, what?
0:35:38 > 0:35:43Won't you sit down, Mr Thwaite? I don't see why not.
0:35:43 > 0:35:48Something wrong? There were two chairs here this morning.
0:35:48 > 0:35:53Disappeared, have they? Apparently. Were they expensive?
0:35:53 > 0:35:56Yes, they were. They were museum pieces.
0:35:58 > 0:36:01That Johnnie! He'll be the death of me.
0:36:01 > 0:36:03Don't you understand? No.
0:36:03 > 0:36:07I'll bet you Johnnie's sold them. What for?
0:36:07 > 0:36:10For money! A fellow must pay his racing debts.
0:36:10 > 0:36:18Johnnie dropped a packet of money at Newbury. These bookies don't trust a chap like Johnnie for long.
0:36:18 > 0:36:20I don't believe a word you're saying.
0:36:20 > 0:36:25Put my foot in it again? You mustn't take it so seriously.
0:36:25 > 0:36:32After all, it's Johnnie! Wonderful chap, but I needn't tell you that!
0:36:32 > 0:36:36He wouldn't sell them without asking me.
0:36:36 > 0:36:39Here he is! Don't tell him I said a word.
0:36:39 > 0:36:48If you want to see Johnnie at his best, mention chairs. He'll soon invent a howling lie!
0:36:48 > 0:36:50Beaky!
0:36:50 > 0:36:55Johnnie, how are you, old bean? I just popped in to see you.
0:36:56 > 0:36:59How's my little Monkeyface? Hmm?
0:36:59 > 0:37:03What's the matter, darling? Nothing. Why?
0:37:03 > 0:37:11Your wife seems to be missing some chairs. Beaky, your pipe is not lit. Let me get a match.
0:37:15 > 0:37:17Catch, Beaky!
0:37:17 > 0:37:20About those chairs, old bean?
0:37:20 > 0:37:24Hmm? The missing chairs. Oh, yes.
0:37:24 > 0:37:28I imagine the American took them. American?
0:37:28 > 0:37:32Didn't I tell you about him? How stupid of me.
0:37:32 > 0:37:36He dropped by about a week ago. Friend of Melbeck.
0:37:36 > 0:37:45Go on, old man. Anyway, he admired the chairs. Offered a hundred each for them. Anyone would take that.
0:37:45 > 0:37:47I wouldn't.
0:37:49 > 0:37:52Oh, wouldn't you really, dear?
0:37:52 > 0:37:54Well, that never occurred to me.
0:37:54 > 0:37:57In fact, I told him you would.
0:37:57 > 0:38:02Why didn't you mention it? Sorry, darling, but I thought I did.
0:38:02 > 0:38:07If they're gone, they're gone. They're gone all right!
0:38:07 > 0:38:12Shall we...change for dinner? You ARE an angel.
0:38:13 > 0:38:17Hold on a minute. He offered a hundred a piece for them? Yes.
0:38:17 > 0:38:21Let's see the cheque. He'll send it.
0:38:21 > 0:38:28I bet you ?10 to a shilling you wouldn't let your wife ask Melbeck if he saw this American.
0:38:28 > 0:38:33Are you implying my husband is a liar? Beaky's only joking.
0:38:33 > 0:38:36I prefer jokes on other subjects.
0:38:36 > 0:38:41Are you staying for dinner? Dinner? I'm spending the weekend.
0:38:41 > 0:38:48Johnnie's friends are welcome as long as they remain Johnnie's friends.
0:39:01 > 0:39:04Hello, Isobel. Hello, my dear.
0:39:04 > 0:39:08Admiring your display? It's nice, isn't it?
0:39:08 > 0:39:11Are you going my way? Yes, I am.
0:39:11 > 0:39:18How's Johnnie? He's fine. I've just bought your latest for him. He's read all your stories.
0:39:18 > 0:39:20What's the matter?
0:39:20 > 0:39:23I-I just remembered something.
0:39:23 > 0:39:25Will you excuse me, Isobel? Certainly.
0:39:25 > 0:39:30I'll see you for dinner soon? Delighted. Goodbye.
0:39:34 > 0:39:36Hello, old girl.
0:39:36 > 0:39:40Mr Thwaite, I owe you an apology.
0:39:40 > 0:39:45Good! I mean, what for? I'll explain later.
0:39:45 > 0:39:52I've done you an injustice. Thanks very much. I forgive you from the bottom of my heart.
0:39:52 > 0:39:57You seem hot under the collar. It must be about Johnnie.
0:39:57 > 0:40:02Excuse me... You mustn't be angry with Johnnie, it's a waste of time.
0:40:02 > 0:40:07If you want to get sore with me that's different. I annoy everyone.
0:40:07 > 0:40:14Lina! Beaky! Would you mind? I want to speak to Johnnie alone. Out in the garden?
0:40:14 > 0:40:21Hello, hello, hello! Don't move. I must watch the expressions on your faces.
0:40:21 > 0:40:26What have you got there? You'll soon find out.
0:40:26 > 0:40:33Ethel, what have we got to drink in the house? Gin, brandy, champagne. Bring them all.
0:40:33 > 0:40:38Remember that necklace you admired in the shop window? It's yours.
0:40:38 > 0:40:43And... No, that's for Ethel. Beaky, a little present for you.
0:40:43 > 0:40:48It's a stick. The finest malacca money can buy. Thanks, old bean.
0:40:48 > 0:40:51Darling, do you remember this?
0:40:51 > 0:40:55I saw the hungry eye you gave it. It's yours!
0:40:56 > 0:41:01Some hats for you. I never did like your hats.
0:41:01 > 0:41:05Remember that funny little hat you wore? Johnnie...
0:41:05 > 0:41:09If you don't like the hats you can return them.
0:41:09 > 0:41:12Oh, I've got a little present for myself.
0:41:12 > 0:41:17I say, old girl, it's a nice stick. Strong, eh?
0:41:20 > 0:41:22Oh, dog, eh? That's right.
0:41:24 > 0:41:27But Johnnie, what's this all about?
0:41:27 > 0:41:31I backed the winner of the Goodwood Cup.
0:41:31 > 0:41:34A 10 - 1 shot, and I had ?200 on him.
0:41:34 > 0:41:37Why, that's ?2,000! Beaky, that's amazing!
0:41:37 > 0:41:43What? The way you worked that out. That sum. What? You're pulling my leg!
0:41:43 > 0:41:48Darling, you're quiet. I suppose you disapprove of my betting?
0:41:48 > 0:41:53Not with ?2,000 in her lap! Smile, darling, it's all for you.
0:41:53 > 0:41:58Smile, darling. Where did you get ?200?
0:41:58 > 0:42:04That's not a very tactful question. Where did you get it? For the chairs.
0:42:04 > 0:42:07You gambled all your money on a horse?
0:42:07 > 0:42:12Well, I owed the bookies money. You know how bookies are!
0:42:12 > 0:42:19I got the ?200 to pay them off, but then along came this hot tip... Give us a smile.
0:42:19 > 0:42:24You tickle her chin, I'll make faces. Will that work?
0:42:25 > 0:42:29Any smiles? No. Do you know any other tricks?
0:42:29 > 0:42:33Yes, I'll make a noise like a duck.
0:42:33 > 0:42:37QUACKS Shall I do this at the same time?
0:42:37 > 0:42:40QUACKS Come on, dear.
0:42:40 > 0:42:49Oh, I forgot something! Look, it's a receipt from a certain shop for a certain pair of chairs.
0:42:49 > 0:42:51They'll deliver within the hour.
0:42:52 > 0:42:55Oh, look, she's smiling!
0:42:55 > 0:42:57By jove, she is.
0:42:58 > 0:43:00Well done, old bean.
0:43:01 > 0:43:04Look, Ethel's done her stuff.
0:43:04 > 0:43:12What about celebrating? Trust Beaky to say the right thing at the right time. Come on, then.
0:43:17 > 0:43:21I could do with a pull at the beaker.
0:43:21 > 0:43:24Ethel, a present for you. Turn around.
0:43:25 > 0:43:27Oh, Mr Aysgarth.
0:43:27 > 0:43:32Oh, it's much too good for me. Not for you, Ethel.
0:43:32 > 0:43:35Oh, thank you, sir. Don't mention it.
0:43:35 > 0:43:37Oh, what will my young man say?
0:43:37 > 0:43:41Ethel, don't forget the box. Yes, sir.
0:43:41 > 0:43:44And don't forget my hat. Oh, no, sir.
0:43:44 > 0:43:47This is yours, old girl. Thank you.
0:43:47 > 0:43:49This is yours, old bean. Thank you.
0:43:49 > 0:43:53What have you got there, brandy? Just this once.
0:43:53 > 0:43:59You know that's not good for you. All right. Oh, maybe just this once.
0:43:59 > 0:44:06I drink to the last bet made by Johnnie Aysgarth. To the last bet.
0:44:08 > 0:44:11BREAKING GLASS
0:44:11 > 0:44:13COUGHING
0:44:19 > 0:44:22VIOLENT COUGHING
0:44:24 > 0:44:27Johnnie, get some water, quick.
0:44:27 > 0:44:31It won't help. I've seen this happen before.
0:44:31 > 0:44:38That's no use, darling. It will either kill him, or go away by itself.
0:44:48 > 0:44:50S-s-sorry, old bean.
0:44:53 > 0:44:56One of these days, it will kill him.
0:45:02 > 0:45:05Hello, Mrs Aysgarth. Mrs Newsham.
0:45:05 > 0:45:11What a lot of books! Do you read them all? No, they're for Johnnie.
0:45:11 > 0:45:13Johnnie? Since when has he...?
0:45:13 > 0:45:17Oh, detective stories. Yes, he adores them.
0:45:17 > 0:45:22He's settled down to rural life? And it seems to agree with him.
0:45:22 > 0:45:26Abandoned all his vices? What vices?
0:45:26 > 0:45:30Such as betting at the races, for instance?
0:45:30 > 0:45:32He's too busy with his job.
0:45:32 > 0:45:36Oh? He must have taken an afternoon off.
0:45:36 > 0:45:41He was at the Merchester races on Tuesday. Was he? How interesting!
0:45:41 > 0:45:43Good afternoon.
0:46:00 > 0:46:04Good afternoon, Mrs Aysgarth. Is Mr Aysgarth in?
0:46:04 > 0:46:07Mr Aysgarth? Why, no.
0:46:07 > 0:46:15When do you expect him? I couldn't say. Perhaps you'd like to talk to Capt. Melbeck? Please.
0:46:15 > 0:46:17Mrs Aysgarth to see you, sir.
0:46:18 > 0:46:20Well, come in.
0:46:21 > 0:46:26What a pleasure to see you. Good afternoon. Do sit down.
0:46:26 > 0:46:28Thank you.
0:46:29 > 0:46:37I don't want to impose upon you, but you're Johnnie's cousin as well as his employer,
0:46:37 > 0:46:42and I wanted to talk to you as I am so worried. Of course.
0:46:42 > 0:46:45But I told him I wouldn't prosecute.
0:46:46 > 0:46:49Of course... I don't understand.
0:46:49 > 0:46:51I told him I wouldn't prosecute.
0:46:52 > 0:46:54What are you talking about?
0:46:54 > 0:47:00What reason did he give you when I discharged him? When did you discharge him?
0:47:00 > 0:47:03Six weeks ago.
0:47:04 > 0:47:09Captain Melbeck, I haven't a very keen sense of humour.
0:47:09 > 0:47:14If this is a joke I wish you'd tell me. It's not funny to me.
0:47:14 > 0:47:20We had an unexpected audit, and the account showed a deficit of ?2,000.
0:47:20 > 0:47:23When I looked into Johnnie's records...
0:47:23 > 0:47:30I'm terribly sorry, Mrs Aysgarth, he should have told you. It's perfectly all right.
0:47:30 > 0:47:30You say you won't prosecute? Not for the time being.
0:47:30 > 0:47:35You say you won't prosecute? Not for the time being.
0:47:35 > 0:47:42I'll give him every opportunity of replacing the money, but, after all...
0:47:42 > 0:47:44Yes, of course.
0:47:44 > 0:47:47Thank you very much, Capt. Melbeck.
0:47:51 > 0:47:53Goodbye.
0:47:56 > 0:48:01Good afternoon, madam. Is Mr Aysgarth home? No, madam.
0:49:14 > 0:49:16DOOR OPENS
0:49:21 > 0:49:24Then you've heard?
0:49:24 > 0:49:26Yes, I've heard.
0:49:29 > 0:49:37I'm terribly sorry, darling. This telegram came from the doctor. It tells how it happened.
0:49:58 > 0:50:05"..And to my dear sister, Emily Scudamore I bequeath an annuity of ?1,000.
0:50:05 > 0:50:10"To my niece, Miss Elsie Chilling, the sum of ?5,000.
0:50:10 > 0:50:16"To my two dear cousins, Robert and Jane Atwood, ?500 each.
0:50:16 > 0:50:24"The residue of my estate, my house and property therein, I leave to my beloved wife, Martha.
0:50:24 > 0:50:29"I wish that she continue the annual allowance of ?500 to my daughter.
0:50:29 > 0:50:33"Also... Also, to my daughter, Lina,
0:50:33 > 0:50:38"and her husband, John Aysgarth, I bequeath the portrait of myself,
0:50:38 > 0:50:43"painted by the distinguished Sir Joshua Nettlewood."
0:50:48 > 0:50:54I could do with a drink. I'll get you one. No, I'll get it myself.
0:51:16 > 0:51:18You win, old boy.
0:51:30 > 0:51:32Lina.
0:51:32 > 0:51:34Yes, dear?
0:51:34 > 0:51:39Do you ever have any regrets that we married? Why do you ask?
0:51:39 > 0:51:47Your father would have left you more than his portrait if you'd been anybody but Mrs John Aysgarth.
0:51:47 > 0:51:52Is that what you meant? You haven't answered.
0:51:52 > 0:51:55What about you? Have you any regrets?
0:51:56 > 0:52:01Monkeyface, marrying you is the one thing I've never changed my mind about.
0:52:01 > 0:52:04Do you really mean that? Yes, I really do.
0:52:04 > 0:52:12All I want is to spend the rest of my life with you. If you were to die first... If I died first...?
0:52:15 > 0:52:18Listen, what about you?
0:52:18 > 0:52:22I couldn't stop loving you if I tried.
0:52:22 > 0:52:24Have you tried?
0:52:25 > 0:52:27Yes. Once.
0:52:28 > 0:52:30When?
0:52:30 > 0:52:34When I learned you'd lost your job with Captain Melbeck,
0:52:37 > 0:52:39How long have you known?
0:52:39 > 0:52:42Since last Friday.
0:52:42 > 0:52:45Who told you? Captain Melbeck. I met him.
0:52:47 > 0:52:49Did he tell you why?
0:52:49 > 0:52:51No.
0:52:51 > 0:52:54Suppose you tell me why.
0:52:54 > 0:52:57Well, we just didn't get along.
0:52:57 > 0:53:02It's quite nice here. Shall we stop and look at the sea?
0:53:09 > 0:53:11Why didn't you get along with him?
0:53:11 > 0:53:14He's a bit of an old fogey.
0:53:14 > 0:53:17I suppose my ideas were too daring for him.
0:53:17 > 0:53:23I've always had the notion that the secret of success is to start at the top.
0:53:23 > 0:53:30You think I'm talking through my hat? Well, I'm not. The way to make money is to think big.
0:53:30 > 0:53:36Look at this view, for instance. Why isn't something done about it?
0:53:36 > 0:53:43If I had ?10,000, or better still ?20,000, I could start a development here.
0:53:47 > 0:53:50All you need is ?20,000?
0:53:50 > 0:53:57Hmm. Or ?30,000. An extra ?10,000 wouldn't hurt a bit.
0:53:57 > 0:54:03This is the ground plan, Beaky. We could put a large hotel there?
0:54:03 > 0:54:08Yes. Down here we could build beach huts. Beech nuts? Huts.
0:54:08 > 0:54:10Hello. What goes on here, anyway?
0:54:10 > 0:54:18We're organising a real estate company. We're about to buy a beautiful piece of land.
0:54:18 > 0:54:24You'll need financing for all this. Have you found someone to put up the money?
0:54:25 > 0:54:28Of course. Who? Me.
0:54:30 > 0:54:32Oh, I see.
0:54:32 > 0:54:35The idea's mine, but the money's Beaky's.
0:54:35 > 0:54:39Beaky borrows against his securities,
0:54:39 > 0:54:44then we issue stock and... Let me show you, dear.
0:54:44 > 0:54:48The company is going to be in my name. Yes, but...
0:54:48 > 0:54:52Look, darling, let me show you how simple it is.
0:54:53 > 0:54:58Does Beaky understand it? Perfectly...I think.
0:54:58 > 0:55:03Captain Melbeck would like to talk to you, sir.
0:55:04 > 0:55:06Oh, thank you, Ethel.
0:55:06 > 0:55:11I'll take it in the study. Excuse me. All right, old man.
0:55:11 > 0:55:15Now, Beaky, please explain it to me.
0:55:15 > 0:55:20Well, you see... I rather like this feeling of big business.
0:55:21 > 0:55:27I keep telling you not to worry. I'll be able to repay you in two weeks.
0:55:27 > 0:55:34We buy up this land and then we sell part of it. That's 100% profit in no time.
0:55:34 > 0:55:41On the other part, we build something. To whom do you sell the land?
0:55:41 > 0:55:46That shouldn't be difficult. Isn't it time you grew up?
0:55:46 > 0:55:53You're scolding me. You need it. Do I? Yes. Shall I stand in the corner?
0:55:55 > 0:56:00Beaky, you're not being fair to Johnnie. That's a bit thick.
0:56:00 > 0:56:05Why, he gets a salary, writes his own cheques. Exactly.
0:56:05 > 0:56:07What's wrong with that?
0:56:07 > 0:56:14Lina's been telling me you're a bit soft in the head. It sounded like that to me.
0:56:14 > 0:56:18Beaky, hadn't you better change for dinner?
0:56:18 > 0:56:24Darling, Beaky's staying with us for a few days. Thank you. Shan't be a jiffy.
0:56:26 > 0:56:30What right have you to interfere in my affairs?
0:56:30 > 0:56:36But I wasn't really...I... I was only... You were only what?
0:56:37 > 0:56:42I was only telling Beaky he shouldn't leave everything to you.
0:56:42 > 0:56:48He should take responsibility, too. You're not experienced business men.
0:56:48 > 0:56:53What the devil do you know about business? Very little.
0:56:53 > 0:57:01You might have ruined the scheme. But if it weren't any good? That's MY business, not YOURS.
0:57:01 > 0:57:04If I say it's good, it's good.
0:57:04 > 0:57:11I'm going through with this deal, and I don't want any interference from anyone! Is that clear? Yes.
0:57:21 > 0:57:26Hello, Monkeyface. You frightened me. I didn't see you come.
0:57:28 > 0:57:34I thought you might like to know, I'm calling off the real estate plan. Why? What happened? Nothing.
0:57:34 > 0:57:38Does Beaky know about this? No. Not yet.
0:57:38 > 0:57:43Why are you doing it? I don't know. Perhaps the land isn't any good.
0:57:43 > 0:57:50Or perhaps I don't like the idea of risking Beaky's money, or perhaps I'm too lazy.
0:57:50 > 0:57:55Are you still angry over last night? No, I'm not angry.
0:57:55 > 0:58:02Are you sure? You've never spoken so sharply to me before and I was afraid... Afraid of what?
0:58:02 > 0:58:06I was afraid you'd stop loving me.
0:58:06 > 0:58:11No, Monkeyface, I'm not angry, and I love you very much.
0:58:22 > 0:58:27Every time I play anagrams, I can only make 3-letter words.
0:58:27 > 0:58:31D-o-u-b. No such word. Doubt.
0:58:31 > 0:58:34F-u-l. Doubtful. Thank you, old girl.
0:58:34 > 0:58:39If you say there's no good going ahead, don't let's do so.
0:58:39 > 0:58:44I still don't understand why we have to look at it.
0:58:44 > 0:58:48I won't be responsible for calling the scheme off,
0:58:48 > 0:58:57without first proving to you it's no good. If you say it's no good, that satisfies me.
0:58:57 > 0:59:00After all, it was your idea.
0:59:00 > 0:59:03Go up there early tomorrow and look.
0:59:03 > 0:59:07Why so insistent? Because I won't be responsible.
0:59:07 > 0:59:12That's a long one. There's no such word.
0:59:12 > 0:59:17I don't want to go up there in the morning. It will be cold.
0:59:17 > 0:59:20Oh, well, what time do we start?
0:59:20 > 0:59:24With an 'ER' I could make that 'murderer'.
0:59:24 > 0:59:27I'd say about seven o'clock.
1:00:33 > 1:00:41Is Mr Aysgarth having breakfast? No, ma'am. He left about two hours ago in Mr Thwaite's car.
1:02:43 > 1:02:46WHISTLING
1:03:15 > 1:03:18Put in the plug now.
1:03:18 > 1:03:21How's that, old bean?
1:03:26 > 1:03:29Hello, old girl. Hello, darling.
1:03:34 > 1:03:37WALTZ MUSIC ON VICTROLA
1:03:40 > 1:03:48Well, well, what's all this? I've only been away a few hours. It seems like a thousand years.
1:03:48 > 1:03:54I feel that, too. It was nothing. I came very close to losing my life!
1:03:55 > 1:04:00You nearly lost your life? Very close to it.
1:04:00 > 1:04:04Let's drop the subject. No. Go on, Beaky.
1:04:04 > 1:04:10We were on top of the cliff. I agreed with Johnnie about the soil.
1:04:10 > 1:04:17I was trying to turn my car near the edge of the cliff. Was Johnnie in the car? No.
1:04:17 > 1:04:20It's not worth talking about.
1:04:20 > 1:04:25I didn't realise I was backing the car up to the edge, but I was.
1:04:25 > 1:04:29If Johnnie hadn't grabbed the brake I'd be in Kingdom come.
1:04:29 > 1:04:36Johnnie saved your life. He did! Came jolly close to losing his own, too.
1:04:36 > 1:04:39You don't know how much this means to me.
1:04:39 > 1:04:45It means a good bit to me, too. The old fellow deserves a reward.
1:04:45 > 1:04:50How about a night out? Aren't you going to Paris, Beaky? Paris?
1:04:50 > 1:04:54I've got to cancel the arrangements for my securities.
1:04:55 > 1:04:57Why don't you come over with me?
1:04:57 > 1:05:05You forget I'm a married man. But I might drive up to London and have that evening out.
1:05:05 > 1:05:08How about that? Do let him come!
1:05:08 > 1:05:16Well, it seems to me... That I should look for a job. But I'd have more chance in London.
1:05:16 > 1:05:21Yes, he would. Do let him come! I don't see how I can stop him!
1:05:21 > 1:05:24Pity you won't come to Paris.
1:05:24 > 1:05:29Did I tell you what happened to me last time I was in Paris?
1:05:29 > 1:05:37I met the most charming girl. I gave her a spot of dinner. It wasn't till later... Ahem!
1:05:37 > 1:05:40Sorry, old bean. Sorry, old girl.
1:05:41 > 1:05:45Nearly put my foot in it again, have I?
1:05:56 > 1:05:58DOG BARKS
1:06:02 > 1:06:09An Inspector Hodgson is here. In Mr Aysgarth's absence he wants to speak to you.
1:06:13 > 1:06:18Show him to the study, will you, Ethel, please? Very good, madam.
1:06:24 > 1:06:27Come this way, please. Thank you.
1:06:35 > 1:06:38Mrs Aysgarth?
1:06:38 > 1:06:46I am Inspector Hodgson. We're from the county police. This is Mr Benson. How do you do?
1:06:46 > 1:06:49Won't you sit down? Thank you.
1:06:49 > 1:06:54I believe your husband's not in? No, he's been in London two days.
1:06:54 > 1:06:58I thought you might be able to help us. Of course.
1:06:58 > 1:07:02Won't you have some tea? No, thank you.
1:07:02 > 1:07:07I believe you know a Mr Thwaite? Yes. He's a friend of my husband's.
1:07:07 > 1:07:09I don't know how to put it, quite.
1:07:10 > 1:07:15Perhaps it would be easier if I showed you today's paper.
1:07:16 > 1:07:19Excuse me, please.
1:07:54 > 1:07:59I'm sorry. This is... The shock. You see...
1:07:59 > 1:08:01We knew him so very well.
1:08:01 > 1:08:06I'm sorry, ma'am, but our enquiries are on behalf of the Paris police.
1:08:06 > 1:08:15They found papers on Mr Thwaite which indicated he'd just formed a corporation with your husband.
1:08:17 > 1:08:21What do the French police believe caused the death?
1:08:21 > 1:08:26This is a copy of a telegram we received from Paris.
1:08:31 > 1:08:36"Thwaite visited the place in another Englishman's company.
1:08:36 > 1:08:43"Both men had been drinking. On arrival, Thwaite ordered a bottle of brandy.
1:08:43 > 1:08:50"According to a waiter, Thwaite's companion asked for the brandy to be served in large beakers.
1:08:50 > 1:08:58"Apparently as a result of a bet, Thwaite filled one of these beakers to the brim, and drank it all.
1:08:58 > 1:09:03"The other man left minutes before the actual tragedy happened.
1:09:03 > 1:09:09"French police have not succeeded in establishing his identity.
1:09:09 > 1:09:13"According to the waiter, who has a slight understanding of English,
1:09:13 > 1:09:18"his name would appear to be Awlbeam or Holebeam."
1:09:18 > 1:09:27I'm sorry to upset you, but do you know of any friend of Mr Thwaite's who'd answer to such a name?
1:09:27 > 1:09:35Perhaps Mrs Aysgarth could enlighten us about this corporation. I believe I can.
1:09:35 > 1:09:43They did not go into real estate, and Mr Thwaite went to Paris to dissolve the corporation.
1:09:43 > 1:09:47He apparently died before he could do this.
1:09:47 > 1:09:50Any further questions? No, thank you.
1:09:50 > 1:09:54Thank you very much, Mrs Aysgarth. Thank you.
1:10:02 > 1:10:04Oh, I-I'm sorry.
1:10:10 > 1:10:14When does Mr Aysgarth return? This evening.
1:10:15 > 1:10:18Would you ask him to ring me? Of course.
1:10:18 > 1:10:21Goodbye, Inspector Hodgson. Goodbye.
1:10:21 > 1:10:25Benson! Oh... Goodbye, Mrs Aysgarth.
1:11:02 > 1:11:04He didn't go to Paris.
1:11:04 > 1:11:07He didn't go to Paris, I tell you!
1:11:13 > 1:11:17PHONE RINGS Hogarth Club.
1:11:17 > 1:11:20May I speak to Mr Aysgarth, please?
1:11:20 > 1:11:23When do you expect him?
1:11:23 > 1:11:26He left yesterday morning?
1:11:26 > 1:11:29No, it doesn't matter, thank you.
1:11:52 > 1:11:55Hello, Monkeyface.
1:12:05 > 1:12:08You've read about Beaky, have you?
1:12:10 > 1:12:12I was terribly fond of Beaky.
1:12:12 > 1:12:15Were you?
1:12:15 > 1:12:19Yes, dear. I loved that silly, good-hearted fool.
1:12:19 > 1:12:21Did you?
1:12:21 > 1:12:26Of course I did. Next to you, I loved him more than anybody.
1:12:26 > 1:12:28Next to me...
1:12:28 > 1:12:31Poor Monkeyface.
1:12:32 > 1:12:38Here I am thinking only of myself and forgetting about you. You liked him, too.
1:12:39 > 1:12:42I liked him very much.
1:12:43 > 1:12:46The police were here.
1:12:47 > 1:12:50What did they want?
1:12:50 > 1:12:52They wanted you to help them.
1:12:53 > 1:12:55They had a telegram from Paris.
1:12:55 > 1:12:59There was an Englishman who made a bet.
1:12:59 > 1:13:03Yes, the whole story was in the late edition. What else?
1:13:03 > 1:13:07The Inspector wants you to phone him.
1:13:07 > 1:13:11He thought perhaps you could help identify this Englishman.
1:13:15 > 1:13:20What did you tell them? Did you mention the corporation?
1:13:20 > 1:13:25Naturally. I told them that Beaky was planning to dissolve it...
1:13:27 > 1:13:32I wish you'd left all that to me. What else did you tell them?
1:13:32 > 1:13:39That's about all. I said I expected you from London at any moment.
1:13:46 > 1:13:50Hello? Hello, Wickstead Police Station, please.
1:13:53 > 1:13:55Hello. Hello, Inspector.
1:13:55 > 1:13:59This is John Aysgarth. I've just got home.
1:14:00 > 1:14:05I drove up to London with him on Tuesday. We dined at the Savoy.
1:14:05 > 1:14:08..Yes. Then I saw him off at Croydon Airport.
1:14:10 > 1:14:14No, I stayed in London until this afternoon.
1:14:14 > 1:14:17At my club. Yes.
1:14:18 > 1:14:20Yes.
1:14:21 > 1:14:24Not at all, Inspector.
1:14:45 > 1:14:47Isobel?
1:14:47 > 1:14:52Lina, how nice! I don't see as much of you as I'd like.
1:14:52 > 1:15:00How sweet of you. I was so interested in your last book, I had to talk to you about it.
1:15:00 > 1:15:02What a thrilling compliment!
1:15:04 > 1:15:07Had your tea? Yes, I have, thank you.
1:15:07 > 1:15:12I never knew you were a murder story fan. Neither did I until now.
1:15:12 > 1:15:16Did you really like it? I was fascinated by your villain...
1:15:16 > 1:15:24My hero, you mean. I always think of my murderers as my heroes. You were saying?
1:15:24 > 1:15:32When he enticed his victim across the bridge, knowing it was sawn... AND his victim couldn't swim.
1:15:32 > 1:15:41Would you call that an actual murder? From a moral standpoint, it IS murder.
1:15:41 > 1:15:44Oh, I suppose it is.
1:15:44 > 1:15:49What does Johnnie think? Johnnie? I haven't discussed it with him.
1:15:49 > 1:15:54It's the same situation with this friend of his. The same?
1:15:54 > 1:16:02That brandy business is just like my footbridge. Was it an accident? This brandy thing isn't new at all.
1:16:02 > 1:16:06It's been done before? And in real life, too.
1:16:06 > 1:16:11I have it here. Richard Palmer got rid of one victim that way.
1:16:11 > 1:16:13A man called Abbey. Was he hanged?
1:16:13 > 1:16:18"Trial of Richard Palmer." Where can it be?
1:16:18 > 1:16:23The fool got bored with brandy, and went on with poison.
1:16:23 > 1:16:27He WAS a fool. Maybe I put it under the 'T's'.
1:16:27 > 1:16:31If he had stuck to brandy... That's interesting!
1:16:31 > 1:16:36Suppose I ask my brother? He's the Home Office analyst.
1:16:36 > 1:16:38Conducts post mortems and all that.
1:16:38 > 1:16:41It really doesn't matter, Isobel.
1:16:41 > 1:16:46It's not important. T - T - T. I don't want to trouble you.
1:16:46 > 1:16:51Now I remember! It's in your own house. What is?
1:16:51 > 1:16:56"The Trial of Richard Palmer". Johnnie borrowed it two weeks ago.
1:16:56 > 1:16:58Goodbye, Isobel. Goodbye, my dear.
1:18:02 > 1:18:06TELEPHONE RINGS
1:18:07 > 1:18:09Hello.
1:18:09 > 1:18:12No, he isn't in. This is Mrs Aysgarth.
1:18:12 > 1:18:22This is the Guarantors Assurance Company. Would you tell Mr Aysgarth he should get our reply tomorrow?
1:18:22 > 1:18:24Yes, I will. Thank you.
1:18:42 > 1:18:44KNOCK ON DOOR
1:18:45 > 1:18:47Good morning, madam.
1:18:47 > 1:18:55Morning. Are there any letters? Three for Mr Aysgarth and a magazine for you, ma'am.
1:19:08 > 1:19:13Hello, Ethel. Hello, I've brought your morning tea and the post.
1:19:13 > 1:19:16Hello, darling. Any letters for me?
1:19:16 > 1:19:18Three.
1:19:23 > 1:19:25Thank you, dear.
1:20:07 > 1:20:11Well, well, well. Good news?
1:20:11 > 1:20:15I've got a letter from old Spotty. He's going to India.
1:20:15 > 1:20:20What a life! Says he wishes he had time to pop down and see us.
1:20:21 > 1:20:24Oh, dear me. Poor old Spotty.
1:20:25 > 1:20:27Oh, well.
1:20:28 > 1:20:33Do you mind if I take my bath before you, dear? No, dear.
1:20:41 > 1:20:43DOOR OPENS
1:20:43 > 1:20:47May I have some more soap, Monkeyface?
1:20:48 > 1:20:53Yes, there's some in the cupboard above the washbasin.
1:21:13 > 1:21:18Darling, you're not shivering, are you? I've a bit of a chill.
1:21:18 > 1:21:25Cold in all this sunshine? Let me warm you up. How do you feel now? Better? Much.
1:21:25 > 1:21:28Perhaps this will help.
1:21:31 > 1:21:34Darling, what are we doing tonight?
1:21:34 > 1:21:37We're going to Isobel's to dine. What a bore.
1:21:46 > 1:21:49GENERAL CONVERSATION
1:21:49 > 1:21:54In your book, you say the fellow comes into the room,
1:21:54 > 1:21:59locks it and strums the piano. Then someone shoots him?
1:21:59 > 1:22:04Why lock the door just to play the piano?
1:22:04 > 1:22:07Was he ashamed of his playing?
1:22:07 > 1:22:14No, a certain note on the piano was wired to a revolver. When the victim struck the note...!
1:22:14 > 1:22:18I don't care for that. You're slipping.
1:22:18 > 1:22:23Why? It's too complicated. It should be simpler.
1:22:23 > 1:22:25Am I right, Dr Sedbusk?
1:22:25 > 1:22:28You're right, as long as you don't get caught.
1:22:28 > 1:22:31Do the wine, Phil? Yes, Issie.
1:22:31 > 1:22:36How would you do it simply? I'd use the most obvious method.
1:22:36 > 1:22:42It's important not to be suspected. For instance? ..Poison.
1:22:42 > 1:22:45Use the first one that came to mind say, arsenic.
1:22:45 > 1:22:49Ahhh, arsenic! I remember...
1:22:49 > 1:22:55in Gloucester where we exhumed the body, four years after,
1:22:55 > 1:23:01and there was still enough poison, even in the hair. But did you get the murderer?
1:23:01 > 1:23:05Let me see... No, I don't think we did.
1:23:05 > 1:23:11This very minute there are hundreds of people who have committed murder
1:23:11 > 1:23:14and are walking about freely.
1:23:14 > 1:23:17Do you suppose those murderers are happy?
1:23:17 > 1:23:22I don't see why they shouldn't be. Fear of discovery, my lad.
1:23:22 > 1:23:27So long as the tiniest hair from your head can be identified...
1:23:27 > 1:23:31Surely by now there exists a poison that can't be traced?
1:23:34 > 1:23:36What about it, Doctor?
1:23:36 > 1:23:41A very interesting corpse dropped in the other day.
1:23:41 > 1:23:48No, please, I saw that look you exchanged. There IS an untraceable poison, isn't there?
1:23:48 > 1:23:51No such thing. I bet you know, Doctor.
1:23:51 > 1:23:54What is it? Not in a million years.
1:23:54 > 1:23:58Come. After all, do I look like a murderer?
1:23:58 > 1:24:01That's interesting. What do you think, Issie?
1:24:01 > 1:24:06Issie can always tell if a person is capable of murder, by their face.
1:24:06 > 1:24:09I usually can.
1:24:09 > 1:24:14You couldn't hurt a fly, Bertram, unless it was already dead.
1:24:14 > 1:24:19What about Mrs Aysgarth? I'm afraid not.
1:24:19 > 1:24:25Lina hasn't got the nerve, any more than I have. As for you!
1:24:25 > 1:24:31Trying to look mysterious! You couldn't commit a murder if you tried.
1:24:33 > 1:24:36No, I don't believe I could.
1:24:40 > 1:24:44Johnnie, you're locking up. What about Ethel?
1:24:44 > 1:24:47Ethel won't be back till morning.
1:24:47 > 1:24:54What about Cook? Have you forgotten? Cook's away on a holiday.
1:25:25 > 1:25:30Darling, you're shivering again. Do you think you're catching cold?
1:25:30 > 1:25:33I think that's what it must be.
1:25:33 > 1:25:39We'll have to tuck you into bed. Take off your coat. Please don't.
1:25:39 > 1:25:47This reminds me of the day we first met, when you wouldn't let me undo your blouse's top button.
1:25:49 > 1:25:51I shall never forget it.
1:25:55 > 1:26:02Well, get undressed, old girl, what are you waiting for? Johnnie, I'd like to be alone tonight.
1:26:02 > 1:26:06Would you mind sleeping in your dressing room?
1:26:07 > 1:26:10Of course I'd mind.
1:26:10 > 1:26:15Please, Johnnie, I haven't been sleeping well lately.
1:26:15 > 1:26:21I understand. You used to sleep badly when I wasn't here, and now...
1:26:21 > 1:26:26All right. If that's the way you feel about it. Good night.
1:26:51 > 1:26:54Feeling better? Yes, thank you.
1:26:54 > 1:26:57Hello, Isobel.
1:26:57 > 1:27:00How are you, my dear? All right.
1:27:00 > 1:27:04I've been asleep all day, haven't I?
1:27:04 > 1:27:11Isobel's brother gave you a sleeping pill this morning. Your nerves seemed to be all upset.
1:27:11 > 1:27:18Bertram had a look at you, although he doesn't usually attend living people. He said you needed sleep.
1:27:18 > 1:27:24I'll run down and tell Ethel to fix something for your supper.
1:27:27 > 1:27:32He's one in a million, your Johnnie. Isn't he?
1:27:32 > 1:27:34Have you been here all afternoon?
1:27:34 > 1:27:42Naturally. And I warn you, if you leave me much longer with Johnnie, my career will soon be over.
1:27:42 > 1:27:49He flirted with you, I suppose? Worse than that! He's worming all my secrets out of me.
1:27:49 > 1:27:53I suspect him of writing a detective story.
1:27:53 > 1:28:00What secrets? He's always pestering me. I always swear I won't tell him, but I do.
1:28:00 > 1:28:08Did you tell him anything today? Did I? Bertram was furious. Said he'd never confide in me again.
1:28:08 > 1:28:13But honestly, have YOU ever been able to deny Johnnie anything? No.
1:28:13 > 1:28:20It was about that poison, wasn't it? Don't remind me! I'm ashamed and mortified.
1:28:20 > 1:28:25If he writes a story on that one before I do, I'll deserve it.
1:28:25 > 1:28:30Imagine, a substance in daily use. Anyone can lay his hands on it.
1:28:30 > 1:28:38And, within a minute after taking, the victim's out of the way. It's undetectable after death.
1:28:39 > 1:28:42Is whatever it is, painful?
1:28:42 > 1:28:47Not in the least. In fact, I think it would be a most pleasant death.
1:29:58 > 1:30:00Good night, Lina.
1:30:34 > 1:30:38You're still annoyed with me, aren't you?
1:30:38 > 1:30:41No, I still don't feel well, that's all.
1:30:41 > 1:30:48And a few days at your mother's would do more good than staying at home! Mother telephoned me...
1:30:48 > 1:30:53She got on the phone awfully early. Mother gets up early.
1:30:53 > 1:31:00I happened to mention I was a bit nervy, and I agreed to spend a few days with her.
1:31:00 > 1:31:06All right. I'll get the car ready. Oh no, I'll drive myself. I prefer to drive you.
1:32:05 > 1:32:07I think I'll take the short cut.
1:32:11 > 1:32:13Johnnie!
1:32:13 > 1:32:15Aaaaah!
1:32:15 > 1:32:17Johnnie. Johnnie!
1:32:18 > 1:32:21Aaargh! SCREECH TO A HALT
1:32:22 > 1:32:25Lina, what's got into you? Lina!
1:32:25 > 1:32:31Stop it! I've had enough! How much do you think a man can bear?
1:32:31 > 1:32:35You shrink away from me as if you hated me!
1:32:35 > 1:32:43You almost killed us back there, because you pulled away when I was trying to save you from falling out
1:32:44 > 1:32:47You don't have to put up with me any more.
1:32:47 > 1:32:49Johnnie, where are you going?
1:32:49 > 1:32:55First, I'm taking you to your mother's. Then what? I won't bother you again.
1:32:55 > 1:33:00Johnnie, you mean you're going to... Johnnie!
1:33:00 > 1:33:03Why were you asking about the poison?
1:33:03 > 1:33:07Johnnie, you were going to kill yourself!
1:33:07 > 1:33:11Yes, but I saw that was a cheap way out.
1:33:11 > 1:33:16So I'm going to see it out. Prison term as well. Prison? The money?
1:33:16 > 1:33:20I can't pay it back. I tried when I went with Beaky.
1:33:20 > 1:33:28To Paris? I went to Liverpool. I tried to borrow on your insurance but it didn't work. Liverpool!
1:33:28 > 1:33:31You didn't go to Paris? Of course not!
1:33:31 > 1:33:36Think I'd have let some idiot give Beaky that brandy?
1:33:36 > 1:33:40Johnnie, if I'd only known! It's my fault, too.
1:33:40 > 1:33:44I was only thinking of myself, not your ordeal.
1:33:44 > 1:33:49If I'd been really close to you you could have confided in me!
1:33:49 > 1:33:54But you were ashamed to come to me. If I'd only understood, Johnnie.
1:33:54 > 1:33:57But we'll make it different now.
1:33:57 > 1:34:01People don't change overnight, Lina. I'm no good!
1:34:01 > 1:34:07Let's turn back. Let's go home and see it through together. No.
1:34:07 > 1:34:11It won't work. It will work! I know it will.
1:34:11 > 1:34:14This isn't your problem, Lina.
1:34:14 > 1:34:16But it IS ! You can't shut me out!
1:34:16 > 1:34:23Turn the car around and let's go home. Please, Johnnie. No, Lina, no.
1:34:24 > 1:34:26My darling...
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